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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
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.
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.
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.
A Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and Wauwatosa social worker have been named two of five 2024 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year recipients.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study finds ChatGPT struggles with math, unlikely to replace accountants
Despite near-perfect GRE and bar scores, an AI model was found to sometimes struggles with basic math functions.
Despite near-perfect GRE and bar scores, an AI model was found to sometimes struggles with basic math functions.
MPS budget proposal; school district releases 2023-24 plan
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released the proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year Friday. Public comment is encouraged.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released the proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year Friday. Public comment is encouraged.
Arbor Day: Milwaukee's Vincent High School continues tradition
Milwaukee's Vincent High School celebrated Arbor Day as part of the city's 57th recognition of trees and the benefits they provide.
Milwaukee's Vincent High School celebrated Arbor Day as part of the city's 57th recognition of trees and the benefits they provide.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Rats in Milwaukee high school kitchen; health concerns raised
The Milwaukee Health Department has been filing reports about rats in a Milwaukee Public Schools kitchen for months. Now, FOX6 News is revealing what was found in those documents.
The Milwaukee Health Department has been filing reports about rats in a Milwaukee Public Schools kitchen for months. Now, FOX6 News is revealing what was found in those documents.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
UWM sexual assault nurse training addresses need: 'Shortage is here'
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched a new program giving nurses specialized training to help patients who have experienced sexual assault.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched a new program giving nurses specialized training to help patients who have experienced sexual assault.
East Troy teacher sexual assault case; parent says district 'failed'
A former East Troy Middle School band teacher, accused of repeatedly sexual assaulting students, appeared in Walworth County court on Friday, April 21.
A former East Troy Middle School band teacher, accused of repeatedly sexual assaulting students, appeared in Walworth County court on Friday, April 21.
Pewaukee STEM competition, student inventors 'nail' complicated task
STEM Forward Contrapt Wisconsin competition in Pewaukee put students' machines to the test Friday, trying to make a simple task complicated.
STEM Forward Contrapt Wisconsin competition in Pewaukee put students' machines to the test Friday, trying to make a simple task complicated.