Milwaukee Public Schools

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.

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

The Education of Sherwin Hughes

Talk show host for 101.7 The Truth talks about growing up in Milwaukee.

The Hammer of Student Testing

Republican legislators may use tests as a way to force schools to reopen.

Evers’ public education budget a path to close gaps, open doors for students

Goodbye Columbus

And hello Cuba. MPS replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Who’s Behind School Superintendent Candidates?

More than half of Deborah Kerr’s campaign cash came from one fat cat.

New City Health Commissioner Approved

Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.

Many MPS Students Can’t Get Drivers Ed

Hundreds of students left out as pandemic causes reduced class sizes in schools.

Race and Income and ‘Back to School’

Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.

Guide to Black History Month Events

Black history, art, films, food trucks and more.

Milwaukee Public Schools to host Black Lives Matter Week of Action 2021

The observance is part of Black History Month and the National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

Popular Milwaukee DJ Publishes Book

Tyrone Miller, aka DJ Bizzon, is author of the 'Hal Leonard DJ Method.’

MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans

Schools will bring students back in phases.

La Causa’s New Home

Hispanic-focused non-profit developing administration building in Walker's Point.

Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect

Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect

MPS Policy Pays Public Employees to Work for Teachers Unions

Union leave policy results in public subsidy to labor unions, violates Constitution’s ban on compelled speech

School Choice Important to Black Families

And even more important during the pandemic.

Milwaukee Public Schools Weather Closing

Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School

Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MLK Day celebration throughout the district

37th Street School Finds New Life

Conversion of long-vacant school to affordable housing is underway.

Housing Shortage Driving Prices Higher

And that will likely continue in 2021. Home sales hit record levels in late 2020, despite pandemic.

Milwaukee Public Schools nurses and therapists among the first group to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccinations are underway for district staff involved in medically-related tasks

Baptist Church Buying MPS Building

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will launch new school on 37th and Keefe.

Hotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000

Marriott and Springhill Suites win settlement. And council debates assessments.

Who Is Madam Chino?

Local businesswoman creates chic hand-made clothing from recycled materials.

Kahri Phelps Okoro Announces Her Candidacy for District 5- Milwaukee School Board

MPS Now Offers Free Dinners

School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.

The Push to Reopen Schools

Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking Continues

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Nwagbaraocha Discusses Candidacy for MPS Board

27 Years As a City Librarian

Retiring Milwaukee Public Library director Paula Kiely reflects on how system has changed.

Abbie Fishman Seeks Seat on Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors

Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director

Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.

Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep

Committee voted for her without necessary background check.

Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business

Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.

Commission Ties Again on Picking Milwaukee’s Next Police Chief

Mahaley or Aziz? Commission still can't decide.

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases Roadmap to Readiness Family Survey

Survey will remain open until until Friday, January 8, 2021 and will gather input on virtual learning

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable

"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."