Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
MPS: Free meals for students available this school year
MPS is participating in a free breakfast and lunch program for the 2022–23 school year, the district announced Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Police chase ends on Marquette campus, driver arrested
A Milwaukee police chase of a stolen minivan ended when the driver went into a construction zone on the Marquette University campus Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Wauwatosa schools sex ed curriculum approved in 6-1 vote
The Wauwatosa School Board voted 6-1 on Monday night, Aug. 22 to approve the new sex education curriculum.
Wauwatosa schools sex ed curriculum vote draws crowd
The Wauwatosa School Board planned to vote on Monday night on an updated sex education curriculum – from kindergarten to high school. What is in that curriculum is gaining national attention.
UW-Milwaukee installs Narcan boxes on campuses
In just one year, two UW-Milwaukee students died from fentanyl overdoses. New "Nalox-ZONE" boxes placed across UWM's campuses are aimed at saving lives.
Brookfield Immanuel Lutheran playground dedication
A new playground was dedicated in Brookfield Sunday, opening just in time for the 435 Immanuel Lutheran Church, School & Child Care students to enjoy it during the 2022-2023 school year.
Undecided college freshmen; UWM professor aids in finding strengths
A UWM professor helps run an educational psychology course focused on helping students figure out their major and career path.
Milwaukee 'Heal The Hood' block party, school resource fair
A "Heal The Hood" block party and back-to-school resource fair was held in Milwaukee, aimed at "providing opportunities for northwest side residents to build and heal together."
Undecided college freshmen; UWM professor aids in finding strengths
A UWM professor helps run an educational psychology course focused on helping students figure out their major and career path.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
MATC scholarship donation largest in college's history
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has received its biggest scholarship donation ever, to offer full-rides for students.
Tolkein exhibit opening at Marquette's Haggerty Museum
A J.R.R. Tolkien exhibit opens at Marquette University's Haggerty Museum of Art. The university owns some of the “Lord of the Rings” author's artifacts.
MPS: Masks optional week of Aug. 19-25, CDC updates community level
Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25. This includes all district activities.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Pride flags political? Kettle Moraine School Board affirms ban
The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to keep a policy in place that bans pride flags and other items the superintendent says are considered political and, therefore, against the employee Code of Conduct.
Brewers help Greenfield students with back-to-school shopping
Three Milwaukee Brewers players teamed up Tuesday to help Greenfield Middle School students with back-to-school shopping at Meijer.
7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.