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. "
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.
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.
Milwaukee Back-to-School Health Fair; supplies, vaccinations offered
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'Rainbowland' Waukesha school controversy, board votes to fire teacher
The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.
The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.
Packers history: UW-Green Bay offering new online course
UW-Green Bay is offering a new online course titled “History of the Green Bay Packers" as a noncredit certificate program starting in September 2023.
UW-Green Bay is offering a new online course titled “History of the Green Bay Packers" as a noncredit certificate program starting in September 2023.
Arrowhead 'safe spaces' ban approved
The Arrowhead Union School District board approved a policy Wednesday night that would ban "safe space" signs in school – a divisive topic in Hartland.
The Arrowhead Union School District board approved a policy Wednesday night that would ban "safe space" signs in school – a divisive topic in Hartland.
Grafton teacher terrorist threats charge, man pleads not guilty
A former teacher at Grafton's John Long Middle School pleaded not guilty to making terrorist threats Wednesday, July 12.
A former teacher at Grafton's John Long Middle School pleaded not guilty to making terrorist threats Wednesday, July 12.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
UWM Zilber College of Public Health receives record $20M gift
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received the largest single gift in school history – $20 million to the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received the largest single gift in school history – $20 million to the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.