Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Half-Day for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Student will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

New grant programs can help Milwaukee build long-term economic sustainability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021

MPS Reports 53 Cases of COVID-19 in Schools

COVID-19 transmission in the community is showing up in cases at schools.

Should Milwaukee Have a New Emergency Health Order?

MTEA is asking for more COVID-19 guidelines and private schools pushing back.

Public and Private Schools Saw Enrollment Decline

Homeschool enrollment went up 47%.

Milwaukee College Prep Sticks With MPS

Charter school group sued MPS, then decided to stay. It’s all about the money.

Despite retirement, Dr. Howard Fuller’s Work Isn’t Over

The storied educator is still working with students, trying to make a difference in their lives.

MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant

USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.

VISIT Milwaukee Announces Dr. Eve M. Hall as Chair of the Board of Directors

Steve Baas to continue as vice chair; Omar Shaikh concludes board service after five years

MKE Urban Stables Is First of Its Kind

An opening celebration for lovely new facility on E. Lincoln Ave. with nationally unique equine therapy program.

What Is MPS Strategy For Stimulus Aid?

It's a huge opportunity to improve student achievement -- which is badly needed.

Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing

School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.

Student Poverty Data Flawed

Poor measures of student poverty complicate charter school debate.

Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid

Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.

Marquette biomedical sciences professor honored with Participating Faculty Research Award

$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning

Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.

MATC Receives Grant from Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program, Elevating Pathways for Skilled Trades Education and Technician Training

Digital Bridge Hits a Major Milestone in Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spectrum Digital Education Supports the Distribution of 2,000 Devices to Those in Need

Evers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools

Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.

Conservative Group Sues MPS

WILL suing school district over policy allowing leave for union activities.

WILL Sues MPS for Unconstitutional Union Leave Policy

MPS pays school employees to engage in union-related activities

Franklin Square Playfield Opens

It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.

House Committee Will Look At Milwaukee’s Disparities

Rep. Moore will serve on Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth.

Green Bay Playfield Being Renovated

Part of MPS effort to update 52 playfields.

Committee Loves New FPC Nominees

Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.

25 Summer Resources For Kids

For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing

Wiegand Sells Apartment Buildings to Finance New West Side Hotel

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Statement on the Passing of Milwaukee Music Legend Ernest “Ernie G” Mitchell

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair

Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.

MPS Fights Two Pandemics

COVID-19 and inequality. Lower rates of vaccination and less academic progress for minorities.

How to Get Free Meals for Kids This Summer

Program by MPS and two foundations delivers free meals in three ZIP codes.

M-cubed Partners Announce $98,000 Grant from NCAN

Funding will support students who delayed college due to pandemic

Alverno College Appoints New Members to its Board of Trustees

Republicans Slash Evers Education Budget

Reduction in spending could mean state loses $1.5 billion in federal pandemic relief funding for education.

U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee

Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.

Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week

The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.

Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community

The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.

Pandemic Aid Providing Relief for School Budgets

A new report shows federal funding and new revenue providing financial relief after an uncertain year.

Century City Building Has Two New Tenants

Hundred Acre Food Tech and Craft Beverage Warehouse moving in.

The Failure of Corporate Charter Schools

They haven’t done so well in Milwaukee.

Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose

One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.

Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development

See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.

WILL, SCW Ensure MPS Follows the Law, Provide Transportation Benefits to Private School Students

Thousands of students have been left stranded in 2020-21 school year

Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Eligibility for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

It’s time to re-open City Hall

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy May 10, 2021

COVID-19 Testing Results Must Be Made Public

Statement of School Board Member, Erika Siemsen, District 2

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

Underly Announces Transition Team

New state school superintendent promises “more offense, less defense."

Civic Music MKE to Honor Educators May 26

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2021-22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on essential investments

2021 Arbor Day Marks Start of New Beer Tradition

City's annual holiday tree is now funding tree planting.

10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi

City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.

Are State’s Schools Rolling In Dough?

Republican legislators think Milwaukee Public Schools getting away with something.

Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs

One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.

MPM and The Yabuki Family Foundation Partner to Help Families

$100,000 in matching funds and the donation of 4,000 Museum memberships for Milwaukee families kicks off Thursday’s Giving Day at MPM

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan

State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.

Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs

When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.

President Larry Miller and Vice President Tony Báez Oppose Standardized Testing During the Pandemic

New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection

City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.

The Paradox of Voucher Schools

They work better than MPS schools for minority students. Yet most Democrats oppose them.

Conversion of 1902 School Starting

Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.

MPS Is Just As Bad as Police Department

Both are racist systems and both need wholesale reform.

Long-Running Skylight Music Theatre KidsWrites Program Turns Student Writing Into Professional Music Theatre Songs

Pandemic Year Inspires KidsWrites 2020-21: Time Capsule

Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes

Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.

Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid

MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.

Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward

Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school

MTEA calls on MPS School Board to hold Special Meeting to discuss reopening preparations

GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS

MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.

Milwaukee County Election Commission Reports Unofficial 2021 Spring Election Results

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

School Board Candidates Live Outside District

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Reconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards

Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.

Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster

Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Spring Return for Interscholastic Athletics

All Athletics Activities Will Follow MPS’s Return-to-Play Game Plan

Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead

A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.

Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to In-Person Learning

Students will have an option of returning to school buildings in April

The Adults are Failing the Kids

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members

Return to in-person learning is needed for local youth

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 22, 2021

New East Side Homes

Two new houses rising in North Point historic district.

Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City

Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.

Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate

Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

MPS Foundation Launches Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship for Young Women of Color

Applications now being accepted through March 26; New scholarship added to the growing list of scholarships provided by the Foundation

Milwaukee Public Schools to host Celebrating Abilities Family Forum

The annual event will celebrate and support families whose children have special education needs

MPS Should Offer In-Person Classes

Or else the Legislature should expand school choice.

Teacher Vaccinations Uneven So Far

Some educators are returning to classrooms, but still waiting for vaccine.

City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks

City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.