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.
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.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Milwaukee Tuition Promise launched
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
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.
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) opened on Friday, Sept. 29 a new STEM Educational Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Laptop donations for Milwaukee kids; 'It’s a door to possibilities'
Dozens of Milwaukee students were surprised on Friday, Sept. 29 with laptops.
Dozens of Milwaukee students were surprised on Friday, Sept. 29 with laptops.
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'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.
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.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. News & World Report released its "2024 Best Colleges" report, ranking hundreds of universities and colleges, including 38 in Wisconsin.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
More online classes available: what to know before signing up
A Milwaukee woman took online classes in hopes of becoming a registered nurse. But when she tried to transfer the classes to an in-person university as credit, she was told they’d "never heard" of the program.
A Milwaukee woman took online classes in hopes of becoming a registered nurse. But when she tried to transfer the classes to an in-person university as credit, she was told they’d "never heard" of the program.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.