Henry Leonard

State Test Results ‘Worthless’?

Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.

Aycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer

New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.

MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions

There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.

Who Is Eduardo Galvan?

New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.

Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS

MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.

MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote

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

Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities

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

Suspensions Up At MPS, With Steep Racial Disparities

Nearly 80% of those suspended are Black. Prior federal investigation found racial disparities.

Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?

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

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

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 Slow To Right Size Its Building Footprint

Two board members want to see plan, faster action amid declining enrollment trend.

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.

Half of MPS Buildings Lack Air Conditioning

Excessive heat has caused school closures and left students struggling to learn.

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 Foundation a Vital Resource

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

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

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?

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?

State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.

Milwaukee School Board Debates Budget

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

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Wisconsin Working Families Party Candidates Announce Victories in Madison, Racine, Milwaukee

Building on the Energy of 2020, Grassroots Political Group Helps Elect Progressive Activists, Organizers, Educators, and Public Education Graduates Across the State

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

MTEA announces 2021 School Board, State Superintendent endorsements

Henry Leonard announces candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

27 Year Veteran Milwaukee Public School Teacher Henry Leonard will bring his extensive classroom experience and community advocacy skills to the 2021 school board race.

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.