Back-to-school shopping, Milwaukee organization helps kids get ready

Wellpoint Care Networks and Meijer helped students and families get ready for school, donating supplies like backpacks and lunchboxes.

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

UWM Learic Davis basketball camp for kids
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Basketball can bring people together, and that is exactly what one Milwaukee man is trying to do. Lily Zhao goes Beyond the Game with UWM's newest recruit.

UW-Oshkosh layoffs, furloughs announced to shrink $18M deficit

UW-Oshkosh plans to lay off scores of employees, offer early retirement deals and impose furloughs as it grapples with a projected $18 million deficit.

International Baccalaureate Program, 3 MPS grade schools accepted

Milwaukee Public Schools announced three of its grade schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a multiyear application process.

MPS, Children’s Wisconsin partnering; provide athletic training services

Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Wisconsin are partnering to provide athletic training services at varsity athletic competitions beginning with the fall 2023 sports season.

Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers

The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.

Cardinal Stritch bought for $24M, group that backs St. Augustine Prep

The Ramirez Family Foundation announced on Wednesday, July 26 that it has acquired the Cardinal Stritch University campus in an agreement worth $24 million.

Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department

Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.

Most educated US cities: Milwaukee, Madison ranked in study

One Wisconsin city was recently named the fifth most education in the nation, according to a recent WalletHub study.

Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee

Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener, former Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball teammates, are making efforts to boost literacy in Milwaukee.

Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice

In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.

Milwaukee teacher attacked, accused parent pleads not guilty

A parent accused of beating up an MPS teacher pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial. That teacher said she's still dealing with injuries.

Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment

Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.

4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model

Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.

Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate

The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.

Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin gather in Franklin

Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.