More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses

Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?

Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University

Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.

MPS teacher's aide accused
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A 33-year-old Milwaukee man faces multiple criminal charges including sexual assault of a child for alleged actions that happened at a Milwaukee Public School.

Milwaukee teacher's aide accused; assault of teen, child enticement

A 33-year-old Milwaukee man faces multiple criminal charges including sexual assault of a child for alleged actions that happened at a Milwaukee Public School.

Milwaukee police in city schools; element of GOP shared revenue plan

It is a debate about what it takes to keep your schools safe. If Republicans get their wish, Milwaukee police head back to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Police in schools; MPS board members oppose plan

Members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will hold a news conference on Friday, May 5 at noon to speak out against that proposal.

Wisconsin shared revenue: Police in MPS schools among the strings

Police officers could be coming back to Milwaukee Public Schools, and the city also would not be able to cut the number of the firefighters and police officers. Those are just some of the strings in order for Milwaukee to get more money to avert a financial crisis.

Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme

A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

Teacher of the Year: MPS educator, Wauwatosa social worker honored

A Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and Wauwatosa social worker have been named two of five 2024 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year recipients.

New Berlin West educator named 'Wisconsin Teacher of the Year'

Wisconsin kicked off on Monday, May 1 its surprise "teacher of the year" announcements by catching a New Berlin educator off guard.

FOX6 salutes 2023 graduating high school seniors

It’s almost graduation time and FOX6 is excited to salute high school seniors for their accomplishments. We invite you to send FOX6 a picture of a graduating high school senior.

Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.