Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter

Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

Milwaukee principal saves choking student, called a 'superhero'

A Milwaukee principal received another title at school this week – “superhero" – after he used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student.

Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says

The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.

Milwaukee Tuition Promise launched
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3 it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.

UW-Milwaukee Tuition Promise launched for fall 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it is launching the Milwaukee Tuition Promise in fall 2024 to incoming eligible students.

Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests

Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.

MATC opens STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) opened on Friday, Sept. 29 a new STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Raymond principal on administrative leave; district investigating conduct

Raymond's school superintendent placed its principal on administrative leave, as it investigates his conduct, just hours after the school board issued a preliminary notice it would possibly not renew Principal Jeff Peterson's contract. His attorney has threatened to sue, alleging the board is discriminating against Peterson because he is gay.

Raymond School principal, board votes to consider contract nonrenewal

A Racine County school went on lockdown as threats were leveled against a board member. This, as the school board met Wednesday behind closed doors to possibly fire the principal. The principal's attorney is threatening to sue for discrimination because the principal is gay.

Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5

Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.

Best Wisconsin colleges: National report ranks these 38 institutions

U.S. News & World Report released its "2024 Best Colleges" report, ranking hundreds of universities and colleges, including 38 in Wisconsin.