‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Milwaukee Run Back to School promotes wellness, school spirit
With running shoes and school spirits, hundreds took part in the annual Run Back to School event on Saturday morning.
With running shoes and school spirits, hundreds took part in the annual Run Back to School event on Saturday morning.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Marquette University move-in day; students, parents battle heat
The heat did not stop Marquette University students from moving into their dorms Wednesday, Aug. 23.
The heat did not stop Marquette University students from moving into their dorms Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Extreme heat: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Thursday, Aug. 24
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
17th and Wisconsin crash; driver struck traffic light, building
One person was taken into custody following a crash near 17th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
One person was taken into custody following a crash near 17th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
UW System funding request, $32M withheld over diversity efforts
UW System leaders plan to ask Republican lawmakers to release about half of the $32 million they withheld in the hopes of defunding campus diversity initiatives.
UW System leaders plan to ask Republican lawmakers to release about half of the $32 million they withheld in the hopes of defunding campus diversity initiatives.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv school supply giveaway: 'Community needs it'
The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for a backpack school supply giveaway Thursday, Aug. 17.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for a backpack school supply giveaway Thursday, Aug. 17.
CDC director visits Wisconsin, encourages vaccines for kids
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."
Office of School Safety Sheboygan critical incident training
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
Sheboygan critical incident training
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety staff took part in critical incident response training in Sheboygan Wednesday amid the back-to-school season, preparing for all scenarios, even those no one likes to think about.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Milwaukee school bus drivers needed; Lamers Bus Lines hiring 20
Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.
Lamers has 70 school bus drivers running 130 routes daily. Company officials hope to hire 20 more drivers before the start of the school year.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Arizona State University to offer Taylor Swift-themed psychology course: Here's what to know about it
A new course at Arizona State University may appeal to Swifties, but the course's instructor says it is not a fan club meeting for the music legend. Here's what you should know about ASU's Taylor Swift-themed psychology course.
A new course at Arizona State University may appeal to Swifties, but the course's instructor says it is not a fan club meeting for the music legend. Here's what you should know about ASU's Taylor Swift-themed psychology course.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.