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Despite 20% International Drop, UWM Sees Highest Enrollment in 17 Years
Enrollment across Universities of Wisconsin campuses down for the first time in five years
Sep 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess and Elissa Eaton
UWM Considers Fast-Track Teacher Degree As MPS Seeks Staff
Three-year program could save students nearly $11,000 and fill dozens of open positions at MPS schools.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Announces Who Will Review School Closures, Improvements
15-member 'Great Schools Committee' will tackle thorny issue. New budget committee also created.
Sep 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Milwaukee Renaissance Fair
Plus: A tribute to Joe Strummer and a large Puerto Rican festival.
Sep 10th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
MPS Rebidding Lincoln Avenue School Demolition
Fire-damaged school will remain standing for now.
Sep 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Invests $18 Million to Upgrade 6 Schools
Four of the improved schools could ultimately absorb students from schools targeted for closure.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year
Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?
Aug 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Lincoln Village Businesses, Property Owners Plan To Tax Themselves
Funding would be used improve key commercial corridor.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
U.S. Department of Education Investigates MPS for Racial Bias in Discipline
A bias against white students? MPS statistics show Black students more likely to be disciplined.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Prado Defeats Primary Challenger
Prado secures second term in Assembly, defeating MPS school board member.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS May Have a Licensed Teacher for Every Classroom
The district hasn't achieved this for several years. Hiring of Chicago teachers is helping.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Norman Talk About Growing Up Around Gun Violence
Both emphasized the role of parents, adult mentors in dealing with issue.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Devin Blake
MPS Seeks to Hire Chicago Teachers
Potential layoffs by Chicago Public Schools could fill vacancies in Milwaukee.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Carmen Unveils $55 Million Southgate Campus
STEAM lab, large gym and common areas anchor new three-story school opening later this month.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Old is New at MPS
Superintendent's program of Instructional Facilitators intended to creative unified, improved instruction.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Seeds of Health Will Shutter High School, Expand Another
Move means MPS is losing another partner school.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS May Send More Students on County Buses
One-fifth of students now get to school on MCTS buses. Officials weigh more use of that option.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Intertribal Circle Has a New Home
Creating 'a permanent home for Native Americans in Milwaukee' and seeking donations.
Jul 14th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Lincoln Avenue School Community Hopeful About Move to Pulaski
After fire destroying Lincoln, MPS announces its 450 students will move to Pulaski.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Lincoln Avenue Schools Burns Again, Demolition Approved
But big questions remain about what comes next.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tootsie’s Tea Opens on Near West Side
Company's first retail store offers signature tea blends, packaged drinks and locally made art.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director
Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Condo Tower Would Provide Millions For City Services
Development team, city officials express optimism about project.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet The 17 Milwaukeeans Recently Given Honorary Street Names
Honorees include pastors, activists, educators, a rabbi and a frozen custard owner.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils ‘Reimagined’ Tippecanoe Playfield
Emigh Playfield features new splash pad, basketball courts and modern equipment.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Budget Director Faces Pushback in Second Hearing
Powerful Finance Committee approves confirmation, but not without some sharp comments from supervisors.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin
Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?
Jun 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Cassellius Seeks to Hire 89 More MPS Teachers
But given decline in state's teacher salaries and benefits, that's not easy.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing
'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MPS, Mayor Hail Success of ‘Adopt-A-School’
Volunteer program helped increase student attendance and engagement, officials say.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds
'We got rolled, gaslighted,' Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Budget Closes $46 Million Gap, Adds 159 Teaching Jobs
Board approves $1.6 billion plan with raises, smaller classes and more student services.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting
'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.
May 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland
New Cafe Operator For Walker’s Point Building
Maria's Cafe is planned to replace Green Baked Goods.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See the 2026 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
Projects big and small win city's top design honor.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Nonprofit Seeks Higher Profile in Riverwest
With a new sign and public classes, FoodRight helps families advocate for healthy school meals.
May 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Puts Hold on School Resource Officer Policy, Seeks More Feedback
School officials concerned that community and student groups weren't consulted.
May 12th, 2026 by Alex Klaus and Devin Blake
Traffic-Calming Projects Will Impact Mitchell and Metcalfe Schools
Schools on both sides of city see problems with speeding, reckless driving.
May 11th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts
Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.
May 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Teachers Union Loses on School Budget, Wage Hikes
6 board members endorsed by union back superintendent, not MTEA.
May 2nd, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades
Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools
Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday
Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Bay View High School, MPS Unveil Student-Run Food Truck
414 ATE will provide hands-on business training to help students prepare for future careers.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground
Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved
Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS To Add 150 Classroom Staff While Cutting Central Office Jobs
$24.6 million plan shifts resources from non-classroom roles to teachers and aides in schools.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director
And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?
Apr 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November
Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language
Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Milwaukee Teachers Union Calls on MPS to Reverse Staff Cuts
Action comes 'at the expense of our students, our classrooms, our school communities.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey
What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts
State of the City address spotlights housing.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests
One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.
Mar 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters
ACLU hails unanimous decision as a major due process victory for kids questioned by officers on campus.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Crowley Hires New Budget Director
He taps Nick Sinram, MPS budget director, to manage county's $1.4 billion budget.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts
But what are alternatives? Divided board backs plan to cut 263 staff to solve deficit.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS Plans To Cut 263 Non-Classroom Jobs To Close $46 Million Gap
Superintendent says classroom teaching positions will be spared under cost-cutting plan.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years
MPS hits 72% on-time graduation as state numbers climb and absenteeism trends downward statewide.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home
Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students
Students underperforming their peers in every state, City Forward Collective finds.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps
Lead Safe Schools MKE calls for ongoing maintenance and review of additional exposure sources.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening
Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Cassellius May Use Portable Classrooms for 6th Graders
Part of plan to add grade 6 to expand 23 K-5 schools.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Terry Falk
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Aisha Carr Sentenced to 18-Months Probation
Former controversial school board director pleads guilty to campaign finance violation.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Cassellius Wants to Restructure MPS
To close middle schools and have two levels: preschool to grade 6; and 7-12.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Carmen Moving School To King Drive
Move is final piece of breakup with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Should All Students Get Free School Lunches?
Gov. Evers supports it. But will it could hurt poorer school districts?
Feb 1st, 2026 by Terry Falk
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
DPI Returns Final $8 Million Withheld From MPS
The funding was held back after MPS missed key financial reporting deadlines, triggering state scrutiny and a corrective plan.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Training in Science of Reading Going Poorly
Board members 'getting emails up the wazoo' of teachers complaining about training.
Nov 23rd, 2025 by Terry Falk
MPS and Carmen Are Breaking Up
Charter network must find a new home for all of its schools.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s a Mistake For MPS To Expel Carmen Northwest
School board could terminate charter agreement Thursday evening.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Quinton Andrew Klabon
Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns
6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Devin Blake
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant
Grant will service nearly 30,000 students for next seven years.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Nobody Will Miss I-794
Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Trent Wiesner
The Fear Factor at MPS
Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing
Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
MPS Reaching Out to Community
Superintendent Cassellius and school board create new outreach committees.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
Work Underway On New Northwest Side Community Center
Former Town of Granville school to become all-ages community hub.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program
Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
