Milwaukee Public Schools

Black Lives Matter

A Statement from members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

We Don’t Need the National Guard

We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.

#MaskUpMKE Taps North Shore Bank Branches for Mask Kit Distribution Sites as Demand Continues for Phase Two

Volunteers needed to reach goal of 3.5 million masks made and donated

Summer Schools Will Be Mostly Online

Amid pandemic, school districts in Milwaukee, other cities, will stick to virtual learning.

Milwaukee Opening New Northside Community Testing Site

Site will be on Custer High School campus, replaces Midtown Center.

8 Ways to Democratize Milwaukee

There never was a better time to think big for this city.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million in AmeriCorps Funding For Wisconsin

Health Department Gets Support From Librarians, School Nurses

Government employees being retrained as contact tracers to fight COVID-19

MPS Teacher, School Win $30,000 After Teacher Uses Stimulus Check on Care Packages

Margaret Roushar is an "A1 person" says Chance the Rapper.

Schools Face Uncertain Financial Future

New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”

Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks

A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.

87% of School Funding Referendums Passed

Near-record year for approvals. Local funding makes up for state real-dollar declines.

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent increases support for schools

31 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Lab Grants

‘It’s a Pain I Can’t Even Describe’

Adrienne Lathan, 48, describes how COVID-19 ravaged her body and killed her father.

Unions Join Legal Battle Over Evers’ Order

GOP suit asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to quash stay-at-home order threatens workers' lives, union lawyer argues.

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

JJ Watt Foundation Donates New Uniforms and Equipment to 35 Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports Teams

Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding

Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.

Sequanna Taylor Elected First Vice-Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Harbor View Plaza Upgrades Highlight Freshwater Ecology

Waterfront park now highlights what's happening above and below water

MPS, Other Districts Using Pass/Fail for Second Semester

School leaders say it's most equitable grading system under Safer At Home order.

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

Statement on the passing of SDC Commissioner George Matthews

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 23, 2020

MPS Expands Free Meal Sites, Learning Materials

District now distributing free meals at 25 sites

Milwaukee Bucks player Khris Middleton and the Joseph and Vera Zibler Family Trust Fund partner to support Milwaukee Public Schools students and families

Matching donations lead MPS Foundation's effort for COVID-19 relief

The Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.

Milwaukee Public Schools expands Stop, Grab and Go locations

Four food truck sites and an additional school have been added

Milwaukee Public Schools to remain closed for the remainder of the school year

Gov. Tony Evers gives order for all Wisconsin K–12 schools to remain closed

Near-Record Year for School Referendums

Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.

12 Election Takeaways

How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?

21 Winners and Losers

Beyond the candidates, what was the election about, who were the other winners and losers?

MPS Referendum Passes with Overwhelming Support

School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning

Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates

Only three of the 18 races are contested.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

Milwaukee Will Have Only Five In-Person Voting Sites

As city is short over 1,000 poll workers, polling sites reduced from 180 to 5.

Barrett, Taylor Debate Remotely for Mayor

Barrett says he's a stable hand in tumultuous time. Taylor she's already leading.

MPS Teachers Using Tech To Engage Students

The district isn't holding online classes, but some teachers are still at work.

Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay

Calls on governor to move back election "or this issue is going to explode."

Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.

State’s Schools Scramble to Teach Online

Uneven access to virtual classrooms, mixed results at MPS, other school districts.

MPS’ rapid COVID-19 response, Educators’ commitment to students show crucial role public schools play in Milwaukee Community

Youth Orgs Staying Connected Remotely

Staying in touch with youth, connecting them with resources, in the age of social distancing.

Milwaukee Food Pantries and Meal Programs Still Running

Plus, ways you can help.

Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th

But the deadline for registered voters to request absentee ballots is April 2nd.

Bars, Restaurants Ordered to Close

Milwaukee and 10 suburbs order no in-house service. Carryouts and delivery only.

MPS Offers Breakfast and Lunch To Go

Free breakfast, lunch and instructional kits offered at 20 school sites, see our list.

Milwaukee Public Schools to begin distribution of meals and instructional materials

Twenty 'Stop, Grab & Go' locations will be available for MPS students while schools are closed

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools

Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.

Milwaukee Public Schools close effective Monday, March 16, 2020

Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees

Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.

Why The MPS Referendum Is Needed

The data shows MPS trails other metro area districts in per-pupil spending.

Ideas of Influence and Exchange Explored in Milwaukee Art Museum’s New Season of Exhibitions and Events

Quilts inspired by travels and memories from childhood, personal connections between a photographer and her subjects and design exchanges between the U.S. and Scandinavia highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.

Milwaukee Public Schools Four-year Graduation Rate Rises

MPS continues to show gains in four-year student outcomes

11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.

Travaux Gets Entrepreneurial

City-affiliated entity lands private contract to oversee construction.

South Side Playfield Will Get Overhaul

Modrzejewski will see new life under plan from Milwaukee Recreation.

New Safe and Sound Leader a City Insider

Joe’Mar Hooper pledges to take organization to new heights.

No, This Monstrosity Isn’t Historic

Century-old Wisconsin Ave. mansion can become a parking lot, Historic Commission rules.

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

Why I’m Canvassing for MPS

Knocking on strangers doors? I couldn’t help wonder what I’d gotten myself into.

City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar

Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy

Safe & Sound Announces New Executive Director

Joe’Mar Hooper brings leadership experience, local ties, and passion for community to his new role

Larson Acquires Four More Union Endorsements: AFSCME, UAW, SEIU, & MTEA

MTEA Endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

Common Council Races

Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.

Circuit Court Candidates

Three candidates competing for judgeship.

A Report Card for Milwaukee Schools

State data shows charter and choice schools typically outperform traditional public schools.

Poll Shows Surprising Support for MPS

Most think MPS needs more funding and would back it in the referendum, poll shows.

East Side Home Design Approved

After 18 months of debate, two new East Side homes in historic district okayed.

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Milwaukee Recreation is Ready to Dance

17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance is set for Feb. 15th

Nicholson Proposal to Coordinate City, County, MPS Services Adopted

"ONE Milwaukee" Initiative Will Bridge Infrastructure Gaps and Align Services to Improve Outcomes for Residents

Is MPS Truly Willing to Stand Against Hate?

Teacher Travis Sarandos must be held accountable for his despicable public remarks

MPS observes Black Lives Matter National Week of Action

Daily events planned February 3-7, 2020

Report Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014

State’s students less college ready, ‘alarming' black vs white achievement gap.

MTEA Sponsors 2020 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two

Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two

Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee

There’s still a city street that honors him. Or is it named after a Town of Granville settler?

Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates

Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part 1 of two-part story.

Crane Added to City Plan Commission

Menomonee Valley Partners deputy Catrina Crane has long worked on economic development.

Milwaukee Recreation is Ready to Dance

17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance is set for Feb. 15th.

Nicholson Calls for Better City-County Coordination of Services

Proposed "ONE Milwaukee" Task Force will bridge infrastructure gaps and align services to improve outcomes for residents.

MPS Playgrounds Going Green

Better for students and less stormwater runoff pours into sewer system.

Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?

If not, what's their real purpose?

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Receives National Endowment for the Arts Award

Second New East Side Home Revealed

Designs submitted for second new home in North Point Historic District.

The Rationale for MPS Referendum

Despite scare stories, ballot initiative asks for annual funding increase of $87 million, not $640 million.

Remembering John Pawasarat

UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.

Milwaukee Bucks to Partake in National Mentor Month

How Does Residency Change Affect Teachers?

24% of MPS teachers now live outside city. Does that matter?

How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty

Union busting, opposition to minimum wage helped drive inequality.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Voucher Schools and Property Taxes

Voucher Schools Drive up Property Taxes, With Little to Offer in Return

Chief Morales Reappointed for Four Years

Commission grants police chief a full term, requires public meeting, reports.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Will Vote on Referendum Question

Board to discuss referendum ballot question and financial scenarios at regular monthly meeting

What Is State Doing About School Security?

$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Accepts Task Force Report