Back-to-school Tuesday for most Milwaukee-area students

MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, September 4th marks the first day of school for many students in the Milwaukee area, and Wisconsin Gov.

$16.1 million in federal grants to help support state charter schools

MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers announced on Monday, August 27th that $16.1 million in federal charter school grants will be used to support 84 charter schools across Wisconsin for the 2012-13 school year.

Wisconsin creates new teacher equivalency license

MADISON (AP) -- There's a new way for teachers to get licensed to work in Wisconsin's public schools.

State Superintendent visits James Madison Academic Campus

MILWAUKEE -- Programs offered at Milwaukee Public Schools' James Madison Academic Campus got the attention of Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, and Evers took a tour of the campus Wednesday, and saw first hand how a hands on approach to learning is proving to be successful for many MPS students.State Superintendent Evers toured James Madison Academic Campus Wednesday as the MPS District celebrates Career and Technical Education month.