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6 Tips for Avoiding Student Loan Default

January 31, 2026

As student debt makes headlines again, Wisconsin Watch talked to an expert about how to get a degree without borrowing more than you can pay back. By Natalie Yahr Wisconsin Watch Wisconsinites … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Defaulted Student Loans, Natalie Yahr, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans

Student Loan Borrowers are ‘Confused and Overwhelmed.’ Here’s what Wisconsinites Should Know.

January 31, 2026

By Natalie Yahr Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. It’s a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Defaulted Student Loans, Natalie Yahr, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans, Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Coalition Calls for Halt to Wage Garnishment on Defaulted Student Loans

January 17, 2026

Default Rate Five Times Higher Than Whites Adds to Black Grads’ Economic Distress By Charlene Crowell On behalf of the nearly 9 million people who are now in default on their student loans, a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Charlene Crowell, Defaulted Student Loans, Federal Student Loans and Grants, Wage Garnishment

MPS Citywide Kindergarten Enrollment Fairs on January 31 and February 21

January 17, 2026

Do you have a child turning 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2026?  Attend our Kindergarten Enrollment Fair! mpsmke.com/enrolltoday … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Kindergarten Enrollment, Milwaukee Public Schools

Audubon Robotics Teams Help Students Break Down Barriers and Build Skills (and Confidence)

January 10, 2026

By Alex Klaus This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alex Klaus, Audubon Technology and Communication High School, Robotics, Science Technology Engineering and Math STEM

‘Can’t Do This Alone’: An Appleton School Prepares Students for Skilled Trades. It’s not Easy.

January 3, 2026

Appleton Technical Academy students like hands-on classes, enroll in paid apprenticeships and collect free college credit before continuing on to trade school. But the school has struggled to attract … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Appleton Technical Academy, Miranda Dunlap, Skilled Trades

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

In 2026, An Investment in Yourself is an Investment in Wisconsin’s Future

December 20, 2025

By LaKeshia N. Myers Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed, and as parents, we hold the keys to unlocking doors that can transform their futures. Yet too many of us remain unaware of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dual Enrollment, LaKeshia N. Myers

Milwaukee Public Schools Plans Audit to Look at how it Serves Students with Disabilities

December 13, 2025

By Alex Klaus This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alex Klaus, Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Public Schools, Special Education

New UW-Madison Major will Teach Students to Bridge Partisan Divides

December 13, 2025

Young people are flocking to public policy classes at a time when polarization and gridlock can paralyze legislative action. To meet the demand, the La Follette School of Public Affairs will launch … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: La Follette School of Public Affairs, Natalie Yahr, Public Policy, Susan Webb Yackee, UW-Madison

Wisconsin High Schools Want to Offer More College Classes. First, Teachers Must go Back to School.

December 6, 2025

School officials statewide want to give more students a jump start on college with dual enrollment classes. But they say they lack qualified teachers, and for busy teachers, grad school is a hard … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dual Enrollment, Madison College, Miles Tokheim, Miranda Dunlap, Natalie Yahr

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