72% of MPS High School Students Are Truants
"Habitual students" have at least 5 unexcused absences per semester. Many get picked up by police.
Nov 18th, 2014
Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program
South Side non-profit teaches high school kids mobile bike repair and customer service.
Apr 24th, 2014
Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development
City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.
Apr 2nd, 2014
Rocketship Plans to Open Second School
National charter school operator will open north side location to complement south side school in Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2014
Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood
Public charter school Escuela Verde will move from Baran Park area, connect to new Urban Ecology Center.
Feb 21st, 2014
New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids
Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."
Feb 17th, 2014
New Loan Program Will Help Rescue Foreclosed Homes
City, state and local bank will join forces to help buyers rehabilitate distressed homes.
Feb 9th, 2014
