Education
MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid
Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board
Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Jordan MoralesDoes MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyThe Unknown MPS Office
Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Terry FalkAisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office
Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess
Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDid 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?
Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Is Eduardo Galvan?
New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Terry FalkExpert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy
Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters