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New federal student loan borrowing and payment rules take effect today. Find out if they impact you
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (344+ words) Federal student loan programs, including Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loans, face new borrowing limits starting today under provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. New limits on federal student loans take effect today, changing how much students and…...
Sprinklers didn't cover all of Lincoln Avenue School, state law doesn't require them
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (372+ words) As the 3 a. m. flames tore through the Lincoln Avenue School near 18th Street and Lincoln Avenue in Milwaukee, neighbors watched on. "Man, it was scary," said Marilyn Tirado, who lives two houses from the school. "I was scared because you don't know…...
Fire disrupts summer programs at Milwaukee school
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (302+ words) A fire at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has displaced its summer learning center, leaving parents saddened and uncertain about the school's future A fire at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School in Milwaukee has caused major damage, forcing the relocation of its…...
Lincoln Avenue School Community Learning Center relocated after fire
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (172+ words) Milwaukee Recreation said students and staff will report to Hayes Bilingual School through July 31. Lincoln Avenue School's Community Learning Center is being relocated after a massive overnight fire at the Milwaukee school. Milwaukee Recreation said the school's CLC, including students…...
The start of a heat wave causes broken water line at UW-Madison
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (101+ words) The heat is forcing UW-Madison to temporarily close more than 20 buildings starting Tuesday. UW-Madison is temporarily closing more than 20 buildings starting Tuesday after a broken chilled water line in a utility building reduced air conditioning capacity on campus. This comes…...
Milwaukee public educators to see pay raises starting July 2026
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (146+ words) Covered employees will see their pay rise in two phases during the upcoming academic year following a new collaborative agreement. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors and the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association have agreed on a base wage increase for…...
Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (181+ words) Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state's education board Friday, widening conservative efforts to bring more Christian teachings into U. S. classrooms. The push in Texas has been closely followed by…...
Greendale High School Marching Band invited to 2028 London Parade
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (244+ words) This will be the band's first appearance in the London Parade. The Greendale High School Marching Band will be taking their talents across the pond as they've been invited to participate in the London Parade and festival on Jan. 1, 2028. The…...
Milwaukee unveils safe summer sites to protect teens from crime
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (377+ words) Milwaukee is launching safe summer sites at six local high schools to provide teens with secure spaces and engaging activities during the summer months. "Milwaukee is not just talking at young people; Milwaukee is listening and responding," said Dr. Eve…...
Milwaukee student overcomes obstacles to graduate as salutatorian
2+ week, 6+ day ago (298+ words) A South Division High School senior, who immigrated from Pakistan at 16, is graduating as salutatorian and heading to UW-Madison on a full-ride scholarship. Anabia Farooq, a senior at South Division High School, is graduating as salutatorian after moving from Pakistan…...