A number of organizations in Milwaukee are hosting backpack giveaway events this Saturday and Sunday.
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Leaders react to federal investigation into whether MPS considers race when disciplining students
Local leaders and educators are seeking clarity on the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into whether Milwaukee Public Schools considers race when disciplining students.
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U.S. Department of Education investigates MPS for school disciplinary practices that consider race
Government officials say the district’s policy violates federal law. Black students at MPS still face disparities in expulsions, suspensions.
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Federal government proposes sweeping Head Start changes that modify standards on class sizes, require English-only instruction
The new proposed standards promise flexibility while projecting roughly 162,000 additional Head Start and Early Head Start slots nationally. Advocates say changes would undermine the quality of current programs.
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MFD releases results of investigation into Lincoln Avenue School fire
Milwaukee Fire Department has released the results of the investigation into the fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School, 1817 W. Lincoln Ave., on the morning of June 30.
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Updated: Here’s 24 places where you can get free backpacks and school supplies in Milwaukee
The first day of school is around the corner. Here’s where you can get free backpacks, supplies and more.
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There’s still time to register your student at MPS. Here’s how.
Milwaukee Public Schools enrollment is open until Aug. 31. Register your student before then to receive timely transportation assignments and a better chance to get your school of choice.
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Get your 4-year-old ready for elementary school for free through new state program
Get Kids Ready, Wisconsin’s new initiative to support school readiness programs for 4-year-olds who will start elementary school soon, is opening. Here’s what you need to know.
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Here’s where you can get free backpacks and school supplies this August in Milwaukee
School is almost here again. Here’s where you can get free backpacks, supplies and more.
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Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after federal reprieve ends
The pandemic grace period has ended, along with the most generous repayment plan. Now, borrowers across the state are struggling to repay, and those who attended Wisconsin’s for-profit colleges are twice as likely to be delinquent on their loans.