Education
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneFinancial Aid Issues Likely To Result In UW Enrollment Drop
14% drop in Wisconsin students completing federal student aid form following delayed rollout.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State
Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAlderman Calls For Delaying MPS Referendum Implementation
Scott Spiker wants MPS to delay increasing taxes as approved in spring referendum.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWalker Appointee Resigns From UW Board
UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCouncil Retreats On For-Profit College
Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Not Interested in MPS Takeover
Johnson says no to city takeover, adds that all Milwaukee schools should be focused on better outcomes.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting
School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Names 3 New Members of UW Board of Regents
But one would replace Republican-appointed regent who refuses to step down.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerThe Fall of a School Superintendent
The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Terry FalkMPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote
The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette Developing Civic Reasoning and Discourse Course For Freshman
Professors said there is a "thirst" to talk across differences.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio