Education
Groundbreaking Held on Overhauling Former Cardinal Stritch Campus
St. Augustine Prep redeveloping campus into K4-12 school.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts
Two-thirds of Wisconsin's 421 districts will receive more aid next school year. MPS docked $43 million.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Black Voters Matter’ Campaign Focuses on MATC Students
'We Fight Back' campaign spends weekend in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerParent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards
MPS says city must supply officers
Oct 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMore Federal Complaints Allege Title IX Violations By Wisconsin School Districts
Accusing 4 districts of 'hostile environments' for transgender and nonbinary students.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Consultant Will Guide Decisions
But it seems to be more about renovating or building new facilities than closing old ones.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Terry FalkState Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level
Better than last year on reading and math but new tests make comparisons difficult.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Considers Closing, Merging Schools
District can't afford to keep all 149 school buildings open, given enrollment decline.
Oct 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline
Several dozen students have faced disciplinary proceedings linked to campus protests.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding
Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Choice School Network Wants To Buy Former MPS School
One of largest local voucher schools wins bid for long-vacant Emanuel Philipp School.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene