Wisconsin college graduation rates improve, but gaps exist
Wisconsin's college graduation rates have improved and have surpassed the national average, but a new report shows there are significant gaps between racial groups.
Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal
Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.
Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal
Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.
Report of shots fired near Marquette campus
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired Thursday, Feb. 3 near 22nd and Kilbourn.
Waukesha Whittier, Hadfield school consolidation proposal worries parents
Whittier and Hadfield, two Waukesha elementary schools, could soon become one, impacting taxpayers and students, including those with special needs.
Milwaukee's ALBA, Parkside Schools virtual over COVID concerns
Milwaukee Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes and Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts will move to virtual learning starting Thursday, Feb. 3 over COVID concerns.
MPS breakup: Republicans propose splitting school district
Republican state legislators propose breaking up Milwaukee Public Schools, and expanding school voucher eligibility to all students.
HBCU bomb threats prompt campuses across US to heighten police presence
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Shooting near Rufus King HS; 5 wounded after social media dispute
Milwaukee police say a dispute over Facebook led to a fight between two females and gunfire outside of Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening, Feb. 1. Five females were wounded by that gunfire – and an adult male is being sought.
Social media dispute leads to fight, gunfire outside Rufus King High School
Milwaukee police say a dispute over Facebook led to a fight between two females and gunfire outside of Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening, Feb. 1.
Milwaukee police, MPS offer update after 5 people shot near Rufus King HS
Milwaukee police along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley and Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson are speaking on Wednesday morning, Feb. 2 after five people were shot near Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening.
Wisconsin open enrollment application period opens Feb. 7
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2022-23 school year opens next week.
College classes to Wisconsin inmates; plan taking shape
An effort to expand higher education offerings for state prison inmates is taking shape under interim University of Wisconsin President Tommy Thompson.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with helping community
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Monday, Jan. 31. It is a week to celebrate Catholic education across the country.
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Fernwood Montessori moves to virtual learning
Fernwood Montessori School will move to virtual learning starting Monday, Jan. 30, Milwaukee Public Schools announced Sunday.
Milwaukee school gets $100K athletic field grant, Packers announce
The Green Bay Packers announced a $100,000 grant to install an artificial turf field at Milwaukee's Washington High School of Information Technology.
Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
Carroll University icon Gert Ullsperger passes away: 'An inspiration'
Gert Ullsperger, the Carroll University icon and "unofficial grandma," has died, the university announced Thursday, Jan. 27. She was 95 years old.
Marquette beats Seton Hall
Justin Lewis scored a career-high 33 points to go along with nine rebounds and six assists, and No. 22 Marquette beat Seton Hall 73-63 on Wednesday night.