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.

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.

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.