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Microsoft data center layoffs leave workers stunned after relocating for tech jobs
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (574+ words) Multiple former technicians who worked at Microsoft's data center in Mount Pleasant say they were laid off unexpectedly after relocating from out of state for what they believed would be long-term opportunities. READ ALSO | Microsoft submits plans for 15 more data…...
Elkhorn neighbors, politicians upset with former school left abandoned for 18 years
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (307+ words) ELKHORN, Wis. " The former Lakeland School in Elkhorn has crumbled away since students moved out in 2008. Neighbors and city leaders are now fed up with the lack of progress from out-of-state developers. The school building is boarded up and the…...
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (677+ words) The lawsuit, filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court, argues that schools are in crisis, with high-needs students facing the greatest risk. It asks the court to adopt a new finance system that meets the needs of districts unless…...
Milwaukee school recruits male educators of color amid statewide teacher shortage
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (436+ words) A Milwaukee school says it is making progress on teacher diversity as districts across Wisconsin continue to struggle to fill classrooms. Milwaukee Academy of Science has doubled the number of male educators of color on its staff in the last…...
Cedarburg High School students present research project on cancer detection at national conference
1+ week, 2+ day ago (255+ words) CEDARBURG, Wis. " A group of Cedarburg High School students will present their cancer research project to biochemistry experts in Washington, D.C., this March, marking the school's first national science conference appearance since before COVID-19. Junior Ella Craft is leading a small…...
Red Apple students, staff celebrate potential on first day in new STEAM-focused building in Racine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (413+ words) RACINE " Students at Red Apple school in Racine stepped into their brand-new building Wednesday, marking a fresh start focused on interactive learning and STEAM education. The new Racine Unified School District Building on Center Street was designed with Science, Technology,…...
Adults with disabilities learn cooking skills at Cedarburg teaching kitchen
1+ week, 2+ day ago (493+ words) CEDARBURG " A new teaching kitchen in Cedarburg is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn essential cooking skills to live more independent lives. Happy Place Cooking Space opened in June 2025, offering classes for people of all ages and abilities....
MPS committee approves appointment of new commissioner of athletics
1+ week, 3+ day ago (209+ words) MILWAUKEE " The Milwaukee Public Schools Board's Finance and Personnel Committee has approved the appointment of a new commissioner of athletics for Milwaukee Public Schools. The committee approved the appointment of Matthew Goodwin at its meeting Tuesday night, according to the…...
Carmen Northwest charter school finds new home in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood
1+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) MILWAUKEE " Carmen Northwest will relocate to the former HOPE High School building next year, bringing long-term stability to the charter school and new investment to one of Milwaukee's most historic Black communities. The move to 3215 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive…...
UWM students continue to oppose cultural center consolidation plan, as county supervisor calls for reversal
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (380+ words) MILWAUKEE " Students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee continue to voice opposition weeks after the university announced plans to consolidate eight cultural and resource centers into one facility. On Friday, Milwaukee County Supervisor Justin Bielinski called for the university to reverse…...