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Milwaukee high school’s robotics teams help students break down barriers and build skills — and confidence

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Once a five-person team, the robotics program has grown to 32 students and two teams, including a newly formed all-girls team.

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‘Walk with their head held high’: Barbershop at Milwaukee high school gives free cuts and confidence to students

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 15, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Hundreds of Wisconsin teacher misconduct cases shielded from public

by Danielle DuClos / The Cap Times October 16, 2025November 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Health & Welfare

Students with hearing and vision loss get funding back despite Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

by Jodi S. Cohen / ProPublica and Jennifer Smith Richards / ProPublica October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People walk in an indoor hallway with a tiled floor and signs reading "PANTHER CONNECTION" and "UNITED WE ROAR," near tables, chairs and recycling bins.

Everything you need to know about FAFSA applications

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service October 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Milwaukee Public Schools rolls out new emergency protocol

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 20, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Parents face challenges navigating the Milwaukee Public Schools enrollment process

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Health & Welfare

Programs for students with hearing and vision loss harmed by Trump’s anti-diversity push

by Jodi S. Cohen / ProPublica and Jennifer Smith Richards / ProPublica September 15, 2025September 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Education, Pathways to success

Milwaukee tech college’s multicultural service cuts prompt pushback

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 10, 2025September 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Health & Welfare

Advocates want more transparency in Milwaukee Public Schools lead action plan

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 6, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Education

Dual enrollment helps Milwaukee Public Schools students prepare for college success. Why are participation rates low?

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 29, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Pathways to success

This college’s strategy for preventing dropouts? Classes half as long

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch August 12, 2025August 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch