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Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

2023 Spring Election: Milwaukee Election Results
2023 Spring Election

Milwaukee Election Results

Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.

Vote Tuesday: School Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

2023 Spring Primary: Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results
2023 Spring Primary

Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results

Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

City Hall: More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
City Hall

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions

Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions

Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.

First Stage welcomes Chris Marschka as new President of the Board of Directors
Press Release

First Stage welcomes Chris Marschka as new President of the Board of Directors

Other new Board Members include Jeremy Tardy and Ashley Wroblewski

Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
2019 MANDI Nominee: Lindsay Heights Business Hires Area Residents
2019 MANDI Nominee

Lindsay Heights Business Hires Area Residents

Blue Skies Landscaping, a social enterprise initiated by Walnut Way co-founder, has changed lives.

Murphy’s Law: The MPS Agency Superintendents Hate
Murphy’s Law

The MPS Agency Superintendents Hate

Efficiency office created in 2010 reports to board members. But is it needed?

MPS Board Will Reconsider Controversial Charter School

MPS Board Will Reconsider Controversial Charter School

School would be run by former head of Teach for America, but board is divided on the issue.

Bonds re-elected as president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Press Release

Bonds re-elected as president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Miller elected vice president; committee assignments also set after annual organizational meeting

School Board Members Up for Re-election

School Board Members Up for Re-election

But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.

Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors
Press Release

Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors

Mr. Harris will face incumbent Director, Jeff Spence, in the Primary and General elections on February 17 and April 7, respectively.

Murphy’s Law: Is Superintendent Korte In Trouble With The School Board?
Murphy’s Law

Is Superintendent Korte In Trouble With The School Board?

At first glance, Milwaukee school superintendent Spence Korte looks like he could be on the chopping block.