Education

Federal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses

Federal Funds Available for Low-Emission School Buses

Bipartisan infrastructure bill set aside $5 billion for clean school bus program.

Schools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic

Schools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic

Study finds enrollment in state’s schools still well below pre-pandemic levels.

Evers Rips Republicans On Schools

Evers Rips Republicans On Schools

Governor condemns funding cuts, 'censoring' teachers and using 'kids as political pawns.'

Eyes on Milwaukee: Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Eyes on Milwaukee

Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School

Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.

Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard

Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard

Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.

State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control

State Superintendent Pushes Gun Control

Restricting access to guns is key to protecting children’s lives, Jill Underly says.

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
Eyes on Milwaukee

Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital

City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

Goal is to increase number of students attending college.

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.