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The Fall of a School Superintendent
The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
MPS 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
See Inside School-To-Apartments Conversion of Former Edison Middle School
The original North Milwaukee High School now a welcoming home for seniors.
May 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
State Could Withhold Milwaukee Public Schools Funding Over Reporting Failures
Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold payments unless corrective action is taken
May 30th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Says MPS Needs ‘Corrective Action’
The veteran Congresswoman was asked about finances at MPS, the district from which she herself graduated
May 30th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Common Ground Gets National Attention
Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.
May 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance
Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.
May 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities
Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.
May 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat
James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits
WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment
Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.
May 13th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat
The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.
May 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly
After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.
May 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year
Has long-term decline in enrollment ended? MPS officials see encouraging signs.
May 5th, 2024 by Terry Falk
FAFSA Completion Rate Down More Than 25%
Fatigue and technical issues contribute to declining rates, with educators worried about long-term impacts.
May 3rd, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns
Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.
May 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Ben Tyjeski
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts
School referendum dollars and resulting state funding hikes come in slowly.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member
Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
DPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin
Teacher retention a huge problem; compensation has decreased 20% since 2010.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Claire Woodall’s Plan to Restore Trust in Milwaukee’s Election Process
City's top election official adds 26-point checklist to ensure integrity of ballot counting.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Alexander Shur
School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results
Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Crunching the Data on Spring Election
Which Milwaukee voters supported Biden, Trump, MPS referendum and City Attorney Tearman Spencer?
Apr 3rd, 2024 by John D. Johnson
Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race
Democratic legislator and immigration rights attorney will now serve in circuit court.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes
Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Evan Goyke Ousts Tearman Spencer As City Attorney
Spencer had been plagued by problems and controversies during his one term in office.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
2024 Spring Election Results
MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Vote for MPS Funding Referendum
A 'yes' vote means more teachers and paraprofessionals and better educated students.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Nehemiah Edwards
Evers Aggressively Uses Veto Pen on Republican Bills
Governor blocks proposals related to wolves, income tax cuts and school licensing.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Henry Redman
85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding
April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Lawsuit Charges MPS Principal Abused First Grader for Having Gay Parents
Milwaukee Public Schools administration, school board took no action, federal suit claims.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Makes the Case for Referendum
Principals say they need funding to maintain their schools' current operations.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Suspensions Up At MPS, With Steep Racial Disparities
Nearly 80% of those suspended are Black. Prior federal investigation found racial disparities.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Referendum Would Reverse Effects of Declining State Funding
The district's enrollment has declined by 31.5% and staffing by 36.8% since 2004.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?
Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?
Mar 11th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum
Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum
Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Commercial Kitchen Launches At Concordia 27
First phase of community hub now in operation, providing thousands of healthy meals to students in the greater Milwaukee area.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid
With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job
Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Students Achievement Recovering Since Pandemic
Back to 2019 levels in reading but not math; MPS students still a grade behind in reading.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School
Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Hunger Task Force CEO Announces Retirement
Sherrie Tussler will retire in June after 26 years at the helm of the organization. Associate Director Matt King will take her place.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
MPS Program Prepares Students for Careers That ‘Don’t Exist Yet’
Junior Achievement partners on new program at Bay View and Marshall high schools.
Jan 24th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers
After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men
Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools
At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Three Buyers Seeking Former MPS School
Plus: SoHi Lofts reopens to residents and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Jesús Salas Documents Legacy of State’s Farmworkers
A new memoir by Latino leader who helped organize farmworkers movement in Wisconsin.
Dec 29th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
City Will Sell Former Bay View Library
Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push
HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money
"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests
State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge
Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Slow To Right Size Its Building Footprint
Two board members want to see plan, faster action amid declining enrollment trend.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursery Rhyme Fireplace in a “Kindergarten Suite”
Wisconsin Avenue School, slated for redevelopment, contains MPS nursery rhyme tiles in former kindergarten room.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Ben Tyjeski
UW-Madison Programs Aims To Create Pipeline of Milwaukee Teachers
Program would educate 36 special education teachers for MPS across three years.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Half of MPS Buildings Lack Air Conditioning
Excessive heat has caused school closures and left students struggling to learn.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran and Rachel Hale
MPS Growing International Baccalaureate Program
Earning college credits before graduation at 11 school sites with 15 total IB programs.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied
City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?
Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
School Districts Learn How Much State Funding They’ll Get
Allocations for this school year released; MPS gets increase of $53.8 million.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents
Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Will ‘Science of Reading’ Improve Learning?
Passage of Act 20, emphasis on phonics, may be too restrictive.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Terry Falk
How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Schools Not Spending Pandemic Aid On Air Quality Improvements
Wisconsin school districts received more than $1.5 billion in federal funds.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
International Teachers Help Fill Staffing Gap at MPS
Milwaukee Public Schools sees big increase, with more than 200 this school year.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS
Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.
Sep 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
The Truth About School Choice
A response from School Choice Wisconsin to earlier op-ed about effectiveness of choice schools.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Nicholas Kelly
More Special Education Funding Is Needed
State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Kadeem Gill
Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski
Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve
But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Christian School Removed From Choice Program
Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid
Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
