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MPS’ ACT participation continues to grow; district further boosting college/career readiness efforts
Mirroring state average trend, average MPS scores relatively flat over recent years.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Mandates Community Service
New MPS graduation requirement requires public service, promises community engagement
Aug 13th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Community violence concerning, proposed solutions lacking
Ald. Hamilton offers alternative to Mayor’s plan
Aug 12th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Uncertain Outlook for Milwaukee Public Schools?
Poverty, crime and retiree benefits all are issues for MPS, Thornton tells conference on schools.
Aug 9th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
TeamUp Centers Send More Kids to College
Two MPS-run community centers helped more than 3,500 city students prepare for college.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Still looking for the right school? Enrollment and playground fun nights begin Monday
School tours -- and free family fun -- offered at 5 northwest-side MPS schools
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Filling Teacher Positions Easily
90% of 400 new teachers needed have already been hired.
Jul 17th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Grant Langley’s Dour Ranch Home
It may be one of the dullest, most invisible homes in Milwaukee, and just barely.
Jul 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Choice Schools Leave Disabled Students Behind?
As voucher schools expand to more cities, critics complain they don't serve disabled students.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Rory Linnane
Police Support North Side Meal Program
Department wants to assure safety of recipients at Oasis program.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Mary L. Nohl Fund supports Latino history mural
Grant part of $134,000 to visual arts programs during second quarter
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Two-Thirds of School Recreational Facilities are Inadequate
Study by Common Ground also demands children's facilities be fixed as part of any deal for new Bucks arena.
Jun 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Gregory Thornton’s Urban Apartment
He's got a place in the 23 story Prospect Towers, but is it named after Armstrong, Ellington or maybe Billie Holiday?
Jun 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
MPS’ Class of 2013 earns more than $17.7 million in scholarships
Tops last year's total; 'Senior Scholars' honored Friday
Jun 14th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Recognized as ‘Playful City USA’ Community
Sign unveiling event Monday will feature Alderman Murphy, Mayor Barrett and MPS representative
Jun 14th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
How Schools Use Technology in a Crisis
More Wisconsin districts use text messages but vast majority of MPS parents aren't part of system.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Rory Linnane
New Program to Increase Literacy
COA's first Family Literacy Summit offers literacy-building workshops and activities for parents and children.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Courtney Perry
Agenda-driven, out-of-state group accused of distorting school spending continues effort against Wisconsin public schools
MPS is committed to financial transparency; won 2013 "A+" Sunshine Review award.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools
Builds upon boost in place for 2012-13; Board approved 2013-14 spending plan Tuesday night
Jun 12th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Jackie Robinson Middle School Remade as Senior Living Community
Gorman & Company recently completed the conversion of Jackie Robinson Middle School into the Sherman Park Senior Living Community.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Seniorfest 2013
30th annual festival set for Wednesday, June 12
May 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS’ Rufus King wins national ACT award for college and career readiness
Rufus King International School is the only high school in the nation to receive the award
May 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mural repainted by MPS students, parents, staff and neighbors to be unveiled Wednesday
Sherman Multicultural Arts School mural unveiling set for 9 a.m. at the school, 5110 W. Locust Street, Milwaukee 53210
May 21st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
3 MPS students win Gates scholarships covering 100% of unmet need to college of their choice
Students from MPS' Riverside, South Division who worked with College Possible to be recognized at Monday event
May 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
New Green Education School to Open
New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.
May 16th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
The Voucher Lobby
Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.
May 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Good Are City’s After-School Programs?
New study by the Public Policy Forum finds strengths and weaknesses in programs for kids.
May 8th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Bradley Tech student-built motorcycle, Gaenslen student-built solar car in action Tuesday
Projects among 25 from more than 20 MPS schools at this year's MPS STEM Partners Spring Student Showcase
May 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Governor, state supt. nominate MPS’ Rufus King for national ACT award
MPS' Rufus King International School, state's high school nominee, to be recognized Monday
May 5th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
From Afro-Cuban to Aztec, bachata, Hmong, rock and salsa, MPS student performance highlights diverse cultures
15 MPS schools participating in Friday Marcus Center 'Cantos de las Americas' event
May 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers
Budget proposal released Wednesday is focused on investing as much as possible in classrooms
Apr 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Bonds re-elected president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Holman elected VP
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS’ top schools again earn high marks in Washington Post, U.S. News national rankings
Post ranks 2 MPS schools as tops the Milwaukee region and among the 50 best in Midwest; U.S. News ranks 3 MPS schools in state top 25
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, Racine public school students test higher than private voucher school counterparts
Republicans’ already faulty argument for voucher expansion evaporates entirely with new data
Apr 23rd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
MPS state test score results largely mirror state trend
Results reflect new higher expectations for students across Wisconsin
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mark E. Foreman
Shot by an AK 47, a Vietnam vet survived countless operations to become an artist, teacher and veterans leader.
Apr 14th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
MPS student wins 1st place in national essay contest
Lorenzo Contreras returning tonight from trip to NYC to accept honors
Apr 11th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
As many as 100 students at MPS’ Riverside High School to sleep outside to raise money for Habitat, awareness about homelessness
Student set up to take place around 5 p.m. Thursday
Mar 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Don’t Just Blame the Parents
Schools can have an impact on a child’s success, no matter how low the student’s family income.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Dave Steele
88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio
Project Will Link Station to Community, Include New Studios, 100-Seat Performance Space.
Mar 18th, 2013 by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
5 MPS students, 5 MPS educators win Herb Kohl Foundation scholarships, fellowships
Awards net students, staff and schools $15,000
Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Students To Showcase Musical Talents This Saturday
Event runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at MPS’ Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School
Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS student-produced exhibit honors memories of city’s Bronzeville neighborhood
Standing on Their Shoulders: Memories of Bronzeville, presented by KnowThyself, opens Thursday with reception at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Mar 7th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS’ Gaenslen School wins national recognition for pre-engineering program
School awarded Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology National Recognition
Mar 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS to offer early contracts to highly-qualified educators Saturday as district seeks 700 new teachers
District-wide teacher and paraprofessional recruitment events begins at 9 a.m. at MPS’ Vincent High School
Feb 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner of Public Works Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 A.M. Thursday, February 28 to facilitate effective curb-to-curb plowing on main arterials. During a snow emergency: Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM) No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”. Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets. Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared. Citizens are urged to follow these restrictions to allow for the most effective and complete plowing of City streets. If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1. Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw – click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).
Feb 27th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Name MPS School After Anti-Nazi Hero?
A push to honor Milwaukeean Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American women resistance member executed by Hitler.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Voucher Madness
Gov. Walker wants lots more choice schools, except in Republican districts. Why?
Feb 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address
Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building
Feb 25th, 2013 by Tom Barrett
Al Cimperman
The life and times of an award-winning school social worker.
Feb 24th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
MPS 2nd graders use persuasive writing to ask for more recess; principal says 1 million Facebook likes and it’s a deal!
Students attend MPS’ Hartford University School
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
How to Crush Milwaukee
Ending the residency requirement will deal a devastating blow to Milwaukee’s property tax base.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
MPS debuts online schools catalog as enrollment is underway
District offers city’s greatest variety of high-quality schools – and programs exclusive to MPS
Feb 11th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Open house set for new, merged 81st Street School with individualized learning focus, pre-engineering focus and regular education K3
Will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Feb 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
All 5,000 MPS 3rd-graders to experience part of science curriculum at Milwaukee Public Museum
Newest Learning Journey partnership to be announced Thursday morning
Feb 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS employee to receive U.S. Department of Defense’s Patriot Award for supporting “citizen warrior” colleague
Speech pathologist Wendy Weir, called a ‘hero’ by 1st Sgt. Ginger Macdonald, to receive award Friday at 12:30 p.m. at MPS Central Services
Feb 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School
School to build on science/technology/engineering/arts/math programs to focus on innovation and creativity; middle school to be phased out; smaller 9th-grade class next year; students, staff will be asked to recommit
Jan 31st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS’ initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens
Parents, community members asked to weigh in on priorities
Jan 29th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Evers Vs. Pridemore
The battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and challenger Don Pridemore.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”
As a city leader, I recognize how critically important it is that we have a city that is not only attractive, but that is also a place where people truly want to live.
Jan 25th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Acclaimed Charter School Will Expand
Carmen High School, the south side college prep school, will open a second branch on the northwest side.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Alec Brooks
New Network of Charter Schools Coming
Ex-MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller is helping lead effort, which will delay schools opening to 2014-2015.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
M. L. King Library is Open and Will Hold a Special Program on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All Other Milwaukee Public Libraries are closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Jan 16th, 2013 by Press Release
MPS students sweep qualifier, take all southern Wisconsin spots for national debate tournament
MPS’ Rufus King International School students will compete in Birmingham, Ala. in June; coach wins diamond award
Jan 16th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Long Road to Reform
It took Boston at least a decade to improve its public schools. Is there a lesson for Milwaukee?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Dave Steele
Historic Milwaukee Public Schoolhouses
An enjoyable journey through many of Milwaukee's most attractive public school buildings.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Josie Osborne
Chance connections have driven the life of this art instructor and arts advocate.
Dec 9th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
The Impact of Charter Schools
The promise -- and problems -- of America’s most popular alternative to public schools can be seen in Milwaukee.
Nov 27th, 2012 by Dave Steele
Milwaukee Youth Council to hold inauguration ceremony
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council will hold an inauguration ceremony for its 2012-2013 term.
Nov 12th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
The New Arts Teachers
As MPS dumps arts classes, community groups now offer arts programs for 49,000 students.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor Barrett Announces 6.8% Drop in Teen Births
Through outreach and education efforts, city announces progress in meeting 2015 goal.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info
Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Willie Hines
Milwaukee Public Schools Promotes Fire Safety Awareness
Survive Alive House will host fire safety kick-off and 20th anniversary celebration on October 8.
Oct 8th, 2012 by Press Release
Stirring words about freedom bring students scholarship awards
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs today announced the winners of the 5th annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Joint statement from Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton
Today’s announcement that Pierce Elementary School and La Escuela Fratney have been chosen as GE Foundation Demonstration Schools is great news.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
The Impact of Voucher Schools
How school choice has -- and hasn’t -- worked. Second in a series on education in Milwaukee.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Dave Steele
Most Wisconsin High School Graduates Not Prepared for College
Minority Students Lag Significantly
Sep 25th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Statewide, School District Reserves Continue to Climb
Though Some Districts See Falling Fund Balances
Sep 13th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
