Keith P. Posley

Milwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget

13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.

MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State

DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected

MPS Consultant Will Guide Decisions

But it seems to be more about renovating or building new facilities than closing old ones.

Aycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer

New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.

Wisconsin Students Head Back to School

MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.

Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools

Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.

Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails

Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.

The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS

Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

The Unknown MPS Office

Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

MPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess

Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.

Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?

Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.

Who Is Eduardo Galvan?

New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.

Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy

Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.

UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues

Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.

Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget

Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.

Recall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members

Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.

How Will School Board Hire New Superintendent?

What's the likely process and how were past decisions made?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.

MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.

Alderman Calls For Delaying MPS Referendum Implementation

Scott Spiker wants MPS to delay increasing taxes as approved in spring referendum.

Mayor Not Interested in MPS Takeover

Johnson says no to city takeover, adds that all Milwaukee schools should be focused on better outcomes.

Sen. Larson reacts to the resignation of MPS Superintendent Keith Posley

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson On Milwaukee Public Schools Board Action

Back to Business as Usual?

Statement from Alderman Scott Spiker June 4, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting

School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.

MBSD Statement on Special Board Meeting

The Fall of a School Superintendent

The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.

MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote

The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.

State Could Withhold Milwaukee Public Schools Funding Over Reporting Failures

Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold payments unless corrective action is taken

Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities

Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.

MPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year

Has long-term decline in enrollment ended? MPS officials see encouraging signs.

Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns

Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.

MPS Releases Proposed Budget for 2024-25 School Year

Proposed budget invests in students, focuses on long-term success

MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts

School referendum dollars and resulting state funding hikes come in slowly.

Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member

Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.

Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code

Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Lawsuit Charges MPS Principal Abused First Grader for Having Gay Parents

Milwaukee Public Schools administration, school board took no action, federal suit claims.

Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?

Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?

M-Cubed Announces Milwaukee Direct Admit Program to Increase College Access

MPS students will be able to apply to both MATC and UWM through one online form at no cost

MPS Program Prepares Students for Careers That ‘Don’t Exist Yet’

Junior Achievement partners on new program at Bay View and Marshall high schools.

Statement On The Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

The Generosity and Advocacy of Kohl, a Washington High School Grad, Are Remembered

UWM to award more than 2,000 degrees at commencement Dec. 17

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations

Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.

Report Finds High Teacher Turnover in State

Problem biggest for MPS and other districts and schools teaching vulnerable populations.

MPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage

Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.

MPS Struggles With Shrinking System

With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?

MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar

Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.

MPS Foundation a Vital Resource

Nonprofit helps funds field trips, scholarships and other educational enrichment activities.

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis

System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.

MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions

Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.

MPS Releases Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2023-24; Focus Remains on Students and Classrooms

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

State Data on Student Transfers Missing

MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.

Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS

Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.

MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight

Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.

Teachers Pay May Rise By 8%

Can MPS afford this? Will state funding be enough to prevent teacher shortages?

Take Our Survey: MPS Seeks Input From All Milwaukee Residents

Family, Community and Staff Surveys Go Live Today

Milwaukee Charter School Enrollment Declines

After years of growth down 3% this year. Why? New report may shed some light.

Reflo Welcomes Delegation from Seattle to Showcase Milwaukee’s Green and Healthy Schools

Tours local MPS schools, shadows school project selection process, and meets local partners

MPS Faces Teacher, Staff Shortage

System may be short as many as 600 staff.

Milwaukee School Board Debates Budget

Federal pandemic funding means more money to spend, but still not enough.

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive

Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd

Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

Schools Face Financial Feast and Famine

MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Texas

‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings

Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.

Milwaukee Students Ask for Action on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson, Chief Norman sit down with sixth-grade students at Roosevelt Middle School.

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2022-23 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on resources for students and staff

How Should Schools Approach Diversity?

The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.

Legislature Considers Breaking Up MPS

Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.

Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Elevating the Financial Literacy, Capability, and Financial Inclusion of Wisconsin’s Residents

Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction

But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community

Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School

MPS Relief Funds Don’t Air Condition Buildings

Temperature hit the 90s last week and many buildings lack AC.

Milwaukee College Prep Sticks With MPS

Charter school group sued MPS, then decided to stay. It’s all about the money.

Franklin Square Playfield Opens

It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.

MPS Fights Two Pandemics

COVID-19 and inequality. Lower rates of vaccination and less academic progress for minorities.

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2021-22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on essential investments

The Fight Over Standardized Testing

MPS, urban school systems push federal government for testing waivers, citing lost instruction time during pandemic.

How Milwaukee’s School Board Has Changed

More women, more with professional educational experience, and no voucher supporters.

Reconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards

Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Spring Return for Interscholastic Athletics

All Athletics Activities Will Follow MPS’s Return-to-Play Game Plan

Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to In-Person Learning

Students will have an option of returning to school buildings in April

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm

Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.

Milwaukee Public Schools to host Black Lives Matter Week of Action 2021

The observance is part of Black History Month and the National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans

Schools will bring students back in phases.

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MLK Day celebration throughout the district

Milwaukee Public Schools nurses and therapists among the first group to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccinations are underway for district staff involved in medically-related tasks

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases Roadmap to Readiness Family Survey

Survey will remain open until until Friday, January 8, 2021 and will gather input on virtual learning

MPS Still Tougher on Black Students?

Federal settlement cited disproportionate discipline. Posley says progress being made.

Hybrid Education May Not Work

Some experts say half-virtual, half-in-person classes may actually be worse at spreading COVID-19.

Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go

Three current school sites will be used for additional times for meal distribution

Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go

Three current school sites will be used for additional times for meal distribution

Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership Receives Department of Education Award

Community Schools recognized among national education initiatives

Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates 15 years of saving lives with AEDs

Nine lives total have been saved through the HeartSafe Schools program

Milwaukee Public Schools receives donation of backpacks, school supplies for students

Educators Credit Union, Beyond Vision and BestEd among contributing partners

School Districts Battle Over In-Person Classes

Parents push for this as health officials, teachers say state’s spiking pandemic makes this unsafe.

Milwaukee Public Schools announces expansion, changes to Stop, Grab & Go

Starting September 1, students will be able to receive meals at 50 sites within the district

Democratic National Convention Committee and Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee to Donate Laptops, Other Resources to Milwaukee Public Schools

Convention team to donate over 75 Macbook Air computers to help MPS bolster tech resources for the upcoming school year

Milwaukee Public Schools set to welcome students back to school

Early Start Calendar schools to begin virtual learning Monday, August 17

Milwaukee Public Schools to Kick Off Welcome Week with Freshman Bridge

Student orientation and Chromebook distribution for upcoming school year to start today

Milwaukee Public Schools Reopening Plan Approved by Board of School Directors

Board votes in favor of phased reopening, beginning 2020-21 school year virtually

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases School Reopening Recommendation

District to present reopening plan to Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases School Reopening Survey

Survey will gather input until July 8, 2020

GE Innovation Labs to be created in six Milwaukee Public Schools sites

Labs will serve as a place for MPS students to learn STEM-based problem-solving skills

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent increases support for schools

MPS Expands Free Meal Sites, Learning Materials

District now distributing free meals at 25 sites

Milwaukee Bucks player Khris Middleton and the Joseph and Vera Zibler Family Trust Fund partner to support Milwaukee Public Schools students and families

Matching donations lead MPS Foundation's effort for COVID-19 relief

Milwaukee Public Schools expands Stop, Grab and Go locations

Four food truck sites and an additional school have been added

Milwaukee Public Schools to remain closed for the remainder of the school year

Gov. Tony Evers gives order for all Wisconsin K–12 schools to remain closed

MPS Referendum Passes with Overwhelming Support

School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning

Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.

MPS Offers Breakfast and Lunch To Go

Free breakfast, lunch and instructional kits offered at 20 school sites, see our list.

Milwaukee Public Schools to begin distribution of meals and instructional materials

Twenty 'Stop, Grab & Go' locations will be available for MPS students while schools are closed

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools

Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.

Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees

Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.

Milwaukee Public Schools Four-year Graduation Rate Rises

MPS continues to show gains in four-year student outcomes

Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?

If not, what's their real purpose?

After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety

Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.

Task Force Explores Cost of Fulfilling MPS Needs

The 32 members will develop a formal recommendation for the school board at its concluding meeting December 10.

MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”

Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?

Cass Street School Opens New STEM Center

Grant from Rockwell Automation supports student learning in science, technology, engineering and math

Custer Playfield Reopens

New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.

Milwaukee Public Schools Launch Community Survey and Public Listening Sessions

Community feedback to guide district’s vision

Columbia Playfield Reopens

Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.

MPS Board adopts 2019–20 budget

Leaders commit to students and staff, reignite salary schedule

How Should MPS Use Rainy Day Fund?

Typically used for school emergencies. Union pushes to use it to hire more staff.

Milwaukee Public Schools releases the 2019-20 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent maintains support for schools

City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground

MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.

Arbor Day Edition

Mayor, MPS Superintendent, 4th graders plant 32 trees at Ohio Playfield.

M-cubed helps boost MPS grad rate, send more grads to college

MPS, MATC and UWM committed to accelerating progress, helping more grads succeed at MATC, UWM

Milwaukee Bucks, City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools Launch MENTOR Greater Milwaukee

Alicia Moore named Executive Director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council

"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."

Wisconsin Vision’s ‘Clear Days Ahead’ Program Provides Children in Need with Free Glasses

Milwaukee Public Schools partners with Wisconsin Vision and the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association

MPS shows modest improvement on state report card

MPS schools improve category ratings, have higher scores than last year

Board Names Dr. Posley MPS Superintendent

Longtime educator puts renewed focus on the classroom

Supervisor Taylor Encourages Youth to Register to Vote

"This year, young people will make up the largest group of eligible voters for the first time in any election."

First Day of School is Monday, August 13

Dr. Posley, who became interim superintendent on May 21, begins the new school year with a renewed focus on district classrooms.

MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area

8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.

MPS Uses New Tactics to Attract Students

Grant Elementary goes door-to-door to sell itself and compete with private schools.

Scholarships for Class of 2018 Exceed $86 Million

Amount of scholarship dollars earned by MPS students is largest ever, breaking last year's record by more than $22 million

MPS Schools Awarded for Academic and Behavior Excellence

District has only Platinum Level School in Wisconsin

MPS Passes Balanced Budget

Interim Superintendent Keith Posley will focus on increasing enrollment.

New MPS Superintendent Takes Over

Keith Posley has two top goals; One involves Scott Walker.

May 21 is first day for new MPS interim superintendent

Dr. Keith Posley sets priorities for success; visits schools

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Selects Interim Superintendent

Veteran educator Dr. Keith P. Posley to lead district