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Milwaukee Youth Program Serves Many
'Twilight' program keeps children safe and off the streets with activities at various MPS locations.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’
Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Summer Music Camp Teaches Milwaukee Students
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teaches new ways to play at MPS' Doerfler School.
Aug 20th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
A Weekend of Irish Culture
Plus: Gathering Place celebrates 6th anniversary, free coffee at Pere Marquette and Music on the Beerline.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Report Finds High Teacher Turnover in State
Problem biggest for MPS and other districts and schools teaching vulnerable populations.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies
And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.
Aug 6th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Cardinal Stritch Campus Sold for $24 Million
Purchased by Ramirez Family Foundation, which runs St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
State Outdoes Nation Attracting College Students to Teaching
But Wisconsin still faces K-12 teacher shortage, teacher retention problem.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend
Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage
Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts
Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose
And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?
Jun 28th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
MPS Struggles With Shrinking System
With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar
Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools
A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
10 Summer Programs for City Kids
Milwaukee Recreation offers wide variety of activities.
Jun 17th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice
A hike of 13% for K-8 voucher schools and 33% for high schools, union official says.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities
Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Mario Koran
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis
System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.
May 22nd, 2023 by Terry Falk
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions
Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.
May 14th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read
Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.
May 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair
Private donors bring United Nations project to 16 schools.
May 11th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police
Many of marchers were on Wauwatosa police's 'target list' they say was illegal.
May 9th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Riverwest Center Aims To Create Peace
Peace Learning Center works to bring students together.
May 5th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Skate Park Planned for Bay View
Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage
Partnership will create alternative, 18-month online bachelor's degree program.
May 1st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Crazy About Color
Pat Hidson’s joyous abstracts belie her struggle to make it as an artist.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Rose Balistreri
Assembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class
Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Expand Youth Mentoring in Milwaukee
MENTOR Greater Milwaukee seeks funding from Milwaukee County to expand training and programming.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students
First in a series. An inside tour of unique Arts & Crafts tile creations in Milwaukee.
Mar 19th, 2023 by Ben Tyjeski
Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS
Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?
Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper
Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight
Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Terry Falk
FoodRight Teaches Kids About Healthy Foods
Nonprofit serves 1,200 students in five MPS schools with hands-on approach.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Teachers Pay May Rise By 8%
Can MPS afford this? Will state funding be enough to prevent teacher shortages?
Jan 30th, 2023 by Terry Falk
South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic
Partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a first for MPS, designed to support underserved community.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Report Finds Huge Charter School Growth
3724% growth over 20 years for more independent MPS charter schools, while regular schools declined by 29%.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Charter School Enrollment Declines
After years of growth down 3% this year. Why? New report may shed some light.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Terry Falk
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist
Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Rethinking Schools Hires First Executive Director
Cierra Kaler-Jones calls it the nation's 'leading publication for racial justice in education.'
Dec 27th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Providing Cleanup Loan To Redevelop Edison School
City doing everything it can to see former Custer High School redeveloped into affordable housing.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Schools Face Student Mental Health Issues
Post-pandemic adjustment difficult. MPS faces shortage of mental health clinicians.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions
Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Amazon Billionaire Gives $6.5 Million To Milwaukee Schools
MacKenzie Scott funds Hmong American Peace Academy and Carmen Schools.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court
Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Using Remote and Virtual Education
It's become an important part of educational programming. Part 2 of a series.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Terry Falk
Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’
Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
City Funds Three Affordable Apartment Buildings
Effort to get construction started on MLK Library, Edison School and Five Points Lofts.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees
Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding
Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Anti-Transgender MPS Counselor Suing To Get Job Back
Marissa Darlingh gave anti-trans speech outside Capitol after identifying herself as MPS elementary counselor.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
State School Report Cards Show Mostly Positive Results
95% of districts met or exceeded exceptions. But urban systems lagged behind.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
MPS Faces Teacher, Staff Shortage
System may be short as many as 600 staff.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Committee Okays Carleton School Project
Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
South Side Business Will Combine Arts and Cafe
Ms. Yesenia's Creative Studio will offer open mic to create safe space for BIPOC artists.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Gov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids
A champion of education funding, helping our schools' national ranking rise. Tim Michels would take us backward.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Megan O’Halloran and Jilly Gokalgandhi
How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?
State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived
2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Competition Will Award Scholarships To Creators of Voter Turnout Campaigns
Nonpartisan effort led by Greater Together and Souls to the Polls. Open to all.
Oct 5th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Treasurer Coggs Rejects Budget Cuts
Mayor's proposed budget eliminates temporary workers, could begin eliminating practice of paying taxes in person.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
No Shortage of Opportunities For Youth To Serve Community
New County Youth Commission, Transit Advisory Board joins long list of organizations engaging youth in their community
Sep 21st, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
McKinley School Saved From The Brink
Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?
It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Terry Falk
