MPS lead exposure; Fernwood could reopen soon, Starms following behind
Fernwood Montessori School students and staff should be able to return on Wednesday, April 23, if all goes as planned.
Rufus King Middle School fights; mom says daughter was attacked twice in 1 week
A Milwaukee mother said her child was attacked twice in one week at Rufus King International Middle School.
MPS lead crisis; board meeting Thursday, will consider pair of resolutions
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors will meet on Thursday night, April 17 to consider a pair of resolutions focused on the district's lead crisis.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Marquette student's visa revoked amid Trump administration crackdown
The Trump administration terminated a Marquette University student's visa amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
MPS lead exposure; board weighs lawsuit against lead paint manufacturers
Milwaukee Public Schools could explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable" for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings.
This Montana city was just named the best college town in America—for the second year in a row
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Port Washington-Saukville School District deficit; teacher cuts coming
In the Port Washington-Saukville School District, voters just approved a nearly $60 million referendum, but it is facing the reality of a $1.2 million deficit and teaching personnel cuts.
Lake Country School District band program's future in jeopardy
On Friday, April 11, the Lake Country School District sent a letter to families addressing budget reductions following its failed referendum on the April ballot.
Student visas revoked; UW-Milwaukee groups protest
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student groups are protesting after more than a dozen international students and graduates recently had their visas revoked.
MPS lead crisis; CDC denies Milwaukee's request for help due to layoffs
The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Centers for Disease Control to help with its lead investigations. But now, those experts aren't coming.
MPS lead crisis; CDC wont help Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help with its lead investigations. But the CDC won't help because its lead program has been shut down.
Best states for education in 2025
Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Milwaukee school resource officers share MPS history, goals
School resource officers returned to Milwaukee Public Schools in March. On Friday, three of those officers gave FOX6 News a peek behind the curtain.
Mukwonago’s Luke Spielman: Wisconsin Middle School Principal of Year
The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) announced on Friday, April 11 that Luke Spielman has been named the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year.
Wisconsin audits: DEI spending not tracked at UW System, state agencies
Republican-ordered audits found that Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin system haven't tracked the millions of dollars they spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
MPS lead crisis; parents address concerns in virtual town hall
Milwaukee Public Schools hosted a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 10, to discuss lead concerns.