Milwaukee Public Schools

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

Express Yourself Milwaukee Announces Daylong Farewell Celebration this Friday, December 13, 2019!

Farewell Celebration includes Six Pop-Up performances around Milwaukee and a Finale Show and Celebration at EXYOMKE Studio from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety

Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.

Say Yes To MPS Referendum

As a parent and longtime MPS volunteer, I’ve seen why the schools are a great investment.

Milwaukee Recreation Opens Twilight Center at Andrew Douglas Middle School

Ribbon cutting set for Wednesday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m.

5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For

Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.

10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving

Mayor, council need to crack down. Here’s how.

Four community leaders receive Greater Together Awards from GMF

“Congratulations to our 2019 Greater Together Award recipients whose pioneering and selfless work will inspire others for years to come.”

Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments

Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.

117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed

Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.

New Initiative Challenges Metro Milwaukee Creative Industry To Diversify by Hiring At Least 1,600 Minority Employees By 2030

Initiative Launches With Free Dec. 4 Event, Participation in Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship Program

MPS School To Become Apartments

Plus community programming in unused expanded building on far northwest side.

Still More Positive News on Voucher Schools

Big jumps in test scores for School Choice students.

Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS

Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.

Task Force Explores Cost of Fulfilling MPS Needs

The 32 members will develop a formal recommendation for the school board at its concluding meeting December 10.

Rite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards

Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.

Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency

Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.

NAEP Test Results Bad News for MPS

They’ve also gone down for the state. How can we do better?

Gokhman House Sails Through Commission

New design met with universal approval by Historic Preservation Commission.

Remembering Mildred Harpole

Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.

Greater Milwaukee Complete Count Committee Holds Community Kick-Off to Prepare for the 2020 Census

"The more people we count means more federal money and fairer elections."

MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”

Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?

Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived

Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant

Revised Design for New East Side Homes

Gokhman changes designs for proposed homes in North Point Historic District.

MPS hosts Job Fair

Variety of career opportunities available including kitchen managers, school paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and building service helpers

State Affirmative Action Council recognizes WisDOT diversity efforts

State Patrol Superintendent Burrell receives leadership award

Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision

Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.

Private School Vouchers Cost $350 Million

Public schools lose millions, led by $37 million deducted from MPS funding, DPI data shows.

Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools

The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 30 districts; deadline is Dec. 12

City Attorney candidate Tearman Spencer releases statement on Sterling Brown case

"It’s unfortunate that the City Attorney has been ineffective in his representation of the city, escalating the fight with the plaintiff rather than bringing the matter to a close."

4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support

Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.

Zach Whitney Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Circuit Court

Litigator, former ADA, and Milwaukee resident running for Branch 5

Tent City Being Evicted

Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.

Milwaukee Ballet welcomes Above the Clouds as a resident community partner

New Baumgartner Center for Dance enables the program to deepen impact in the community

Cass Street School Opens New STEM Center

Grant from Rockwell Automation supports student learning in science, technology, engineering and math

18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots

Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.

Commission Holds Carleton School Redevelopment

Former MPS school proposed to become 62 units of housing.

8 After-School Programs for Students in Milwaukee

These programs can help to keep kids engaged outside of the classroom.

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Presents Annual Volunteer Awards

2019-2020 JA State Board Members Announced

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

Marquette University leading new $2 million computer science effort in public schools

"This new effort aims to strengthen the existing computer science coursework we've helped launch in Milwaukee Public Schools over the past five years into clear K-12 curriculum pathways..."

New East Side Homes Stalled Again

Developer might redo designs from scratch due to historic commission's long list of objections.

Custer Playfield Reopens

New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.

Milwaukee Recreation Reopens Custer Playfield

Saturday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m.

A Big Idea for Milwaukee

New York City program shows a way to create change in Milwaukee’s poorest areas.

Northwestern Mutual Commits to Milwaukee Education with More Than $2.1 Million Investment

Grants will fund mentorship, third-grade reading proficiency and high school programming

Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor

"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.

Rep. Jason Fields Will Run for Comptroller

Fields joins Aycha Sawa and Alex Brower in race to replace retiring Martin Matson.

Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts

No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.

Marquette National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society chapter earns national award

Just 16 chapters of over 625 nationally earned honors in 2019.

Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign

City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.

Milwaukee Public Schools Launch Community Survey and Public Listening Sessions

Community feedback to guide district’s vision

Milwaukee Rap/Hip-Hop Artist Armstrong Ransome Joins Lineup at Chords & Curds Festival on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Aug. 24

Ransome is an emcee, singer, songwriter and producer who has established himself as one of the rising talents of the Midwest.

Columbia Playfield Reopens

Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.

Supervisor Taylor Supports Young Artists

"I applaud them for using their civil rights to protect the rights of others with this important work."