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.

Wisconsin Tuition Promise, free tuition, UW regional campuses
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Wisconsin Tuition Promise is designed to help underserved students get a degree tuition-free at the system's 12 regional campuses.

Wisconsin Tuition Promise, free tuition, UW regional campuses

Beginning this fall, Wisconsin residents who come from families making less than $62,000 a year will have any tuition and fees remaining after receiving financial aid waived.

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Early Start students return to class Monday

Masks will only be required for MPS students when the Milwaukee County community transmission level as per the CDC is rated in the "high" category. Otherwise, masks will be optional.

Wisconsin school bus driver shortage eases for some districts

In January, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation noted "a strain on school districts amid a shortage of school bus drivers." As families prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, the vice president of one bus company said that shortage has eased for some districts.

No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year

The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.

Chipotle offering $1M worth of free burritos to teachers

You can nominate your favorite teacher for the prize between now and Aug. 12 by visiting Chipotle’s social media pages.

'Ultimate Sports Day:' MKE Rec teams up with MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools Interscholastic Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports will host Ultimate Sports Day.

MKE Rec team up with MPS for Ultimate Sports Day
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On August 6, Milwaukee Public Schools Interscholastic Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports will host Ultimate Sports Day. The event will give young athletes the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the 13 sports programs offered within the district.

Waukesha Hadfield Whittier school merger, fall will be new for everyone

Enrollment at Hadfield Elementary in Waukesha is set to nearly double in the fall after Hadfield and Whitter's merger was approved earlier this year.

MPS Foundation: Back-to-School Supply Drive launched

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive launched Wednesday, Aug. 3 and runs through Sept. 16.

Marquette Dentistry student killed in Marquette Interchange crash
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A 22-year-old man was struck and killed in the Marquette Interchange near 16th Street on I-94 early Sunday. Marquette University's president?said in a letter to students the victim is Payton Claybaugh, ?a 2022 cum laude?graduate of Marquette?s College of Health Sciences?and a D1?student in our?School of Dentistry.?

Back-to-school: Milwaukee Health Department fair gets families ready
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As parents start back-to-school shopping, the Milwaukee Health Department on Friday helped families get ready with its 21st annual "Back to School Health Fair."

Back-to-school: Milwaukee Health Department fair gets families ready

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday held its 21st annual Back to School Health Fair, helping students and families get ready.

MPS mask rules; school board votes to follow CDC metric

The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to switch to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric system when it comes to mask guidance.