In America’s Classrooms, Teaching the Truth About Slavery

From a stop on the Underground Railroad to the classroom, a museum docent, a teacher and a professor give their take on the importance of teaching the truth about the history of slavery in America. This train is silent. Sometimes it moves fast – other times, slow. There is nowhere to wave goodbye to family […]

Child Care Costs are Off the Charts for Milwaukee Families

Alexandra and her partner pay $1,200 per month for their daughter’s child care. That is more than the average cost of rent, mortgage, or in-state tuition in Milwaukee. “I would just hope that at some point changes get made where parents can get additional help, whether it’s from the government or assistance programs,” said Alexandra. […]