High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
What are war crimes? Marquette professor weighs in
Two and a half weeks into conflict, Ukraine and some western allies say there's strong evidence Russia is committing war crimes in its invasion, so what exactly are the rules of war?
What are war crimes? Marquette professor weighs in
Two and a half weeks into conflict, Ukraine and some western allies say there's strong evidence Russia is committing war crimes in its invasion, so what exactly are the rules of war?
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
MPS votes against 4-day school week study
Milwaukee Public Schools voted against a feasibility study to explore a four-day school week.
Waukesha school merger approved in 5-3 vote
Two Waukesha elementary schools will become one. The school board voted five to three Wednesday night, March 9 to close Whittier Elementary and merge students and staff with Hadfield Elementary.
MPS breakup, 4-day week discussed in virtual town hall
A virtual Milwaukee Public Schools town hall Wednesday night included a discussion about splitting up the district. A four-day week was on the agenda.
UWM carbon monoxide leak, students to be compensated
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said it will compensate students and help with medical bills after a carbon monoxide leak at Cambridge Commons.
California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies
California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Wisconsin Senate ends session; MPS breakup, youth prison voted on
The Wisconsin Senate wrapped up the state's two-year legislative session Tuesday night with votes on a new juvenile prison and school vouchers.
MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate
A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.
MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate
A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.
Kenosha school fight, off-duty officer on paid leave
Fists went flying inside a Kenosha middle school cafeteria Friday, March 4, and the focus now is not on the students, but an adult who stepped in to break it up.
Kenosha school fight, off-duty officer on paid leave
Fists went flying inside a Kenosha middle school cafeteria Friday, March 4, and the focus now is not on the students, but an adult who stepped in to break it up.
Milwaukee Discovery World Girls & STEM celebrates Women's History Month
An event celebrating Women?s History Month took place at Discovery World Sunday, encouraging the women of the future.
Milwaukee Discovery World Girls & STEM celebrates Women's History Month
An event celebrating Women’s History Month took place at Discovery World Sunday, encouraging the women of the future.
March against Waukesha school merger proposal
Parents and students in Waukesha on Saturday marched against a proposal to merge Whittier and Hadfield elementary schools.