Milwaukee Public Schools

AG Kaul Secures Early Court Decision Stopping Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants

District Court judge issues temporary restraining order

Daniel Bauman Stands Up for Milwaukee Public Schools, Earns Endorsements from Education Leaders

Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin’s Sneaker Soiree a Resounding Success, Announces First Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Trowbridge Street School Won’t Reopen Monday, to Allow More Time for Deep Cleaning of Lead Dust

Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues

Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.

Wisconsin High School Graduation Rates Improve, Absenteeism Drops, Milwaukee Lags

Graduation rates highest in history, but still vary starkly by race, location.

AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants

More than $3 million in funding at stake for Wisconsin programs that address state’s ongoing teacher shortage

New MPS Superintendent to Start Early

Brenda Cassellius will become superintendent on March 15, not July 1.

Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

Dr. Brenda Cassellius’ first day with MPS will be March 15

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

Health Department Shutters MPS School Over Lead Concerns

Staff member observed scraping lead paint without containment, lead dust spread to previously clean surfaces.

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Continues to Evolve Brand, Strategic Direction/Announces 2025 Campaign Co-chairs

Updates to funding model focused on solving community challenges by focusing on greater impact with initiatives

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools Issues Statement After Court Hearing on School Resource Officers

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

City Requests Delay for Police in Schools

Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.

MATC Student Enrollment Increases for the Third Straight Year

New MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins

New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.

Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels

Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.

Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training

Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.

Indoor Golf Facility Proposed For Noyes Park

Youth golf organization planning 15,000 square foot golf facility, new practice facilities.

Alderwoman Coggs introduces file to discuss MPS lead exposure issues

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Former Alderman Rainey Out Of City Job

Rainey spent less than a year as head of the Office of African American Affairs he helped create.

Mayor Johnson Names Buford to Head the Office of African American Affairs

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

Milwaukee Bucks To Celebrate Hbcu Night, Presented By Johnson Controls, On Thursday, Feb. 20, Vs. La Clippers

Bucks and Johnson Controls to provide two local high school students with $10,000 HBCU scholarship

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Chefs and DJs Revive Culinary Crescendo

Popular “SoundBites” Program Returns after Five-Year Absence

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.

More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels

Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.

Milwaukee Health Department Conducts Follow-Up Lead Hazard Assessment at MPS’s Golda Meir Lower Campus

New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism

Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.

Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature

Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.

Snow Emergency Declared for City of Milwaukee

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Gov. Evers Releases First of Two Independent Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Audit directed by the governor proposes systemic operational changes, 29 actionable recommendations at MPS

Report provides guidance to continue to support MPS students and provides another tool to assist with the district’s work

Part 2: New Poll – Milwaukee Voters Reject Jill Underly’s Lowered Standards & DPI’s Honesty Gap, Demand Higher Expectations for Students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes

MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers

Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?

UWM celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel

Ticket deadline approaching for Feb. 21 ceremony that honors award winners

Meet the New MPS Superintendent

A change agent? Brenda Cassellius has higher-level educational experience than any past MPS head.

11 Winners of Food Waste Reduction Grants

Organizations awarded city grants aim to cut 30 tons of food waste in 2 years.

Wisconsin Middle Schoolers Design a Floating City for the Future City Competition; Top Team Advances to Finals in Washington, DC

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts the 20th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

The event is scheduled for February 22, 2025 at the Baird Center

Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools

District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.

Ashanti Hamilton joins Veolia North America as Workforce Development Manager for Milwaukee

The new role supports Milwaukee's Water & Wastewater Workforce Center initiative – a collaboration between Veolia North America and The Water Council. Hamilton has dedicated his career to enhancing community well-being in Milwaukee and will be charged with building strong partnerships and growing Veolia’s local water workforce

Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 20th Annual BASH to Feature Exclusive Performance by Joshua Henry on June 6

Tickets on sale Friday, February 7

CFC Position Statement In Support of Assembly Bill 1

MBSD Superintendent Search Update

Proposed Earlier School Start Times Are Harmful

Research shows starting as early as 7:15 a.m. will be harmful to students, reduce learning.

Wisconsin Has Widest Black/White Gap in U.S. in Math, Reading Scores

It's not the first time. 2024 results, and achievement gap, similar to those in 2022.

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

Alexander Kostal Announces Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Endorsement For Common Council Race

School Board Elections Not Very Democratic

Three of four Milwaukee races have just one candidate. Why? Changes needed?

MBSD Holds Interviews for Superintendent

Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools

District has less than a month to act.

College Direct Admittance Program Hopes To Double Number of MPS Students

900 Milwaukee school students were accepted to UWM or MATC through the direct admissions program in its first year.

All MPS Schools and Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Due to extreme cold, Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This includes all schools and Central Services. All Tuesday after-school activities are canceled.

Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer

Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.

Milwaukee Bucks To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow, Jan. 19, Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is presented by We Energies

Rep. Piwowarczyk Slams Gov. Evers for Creating New Wasteful Office of ‘Violence Prevention,’ Rather Than Supporting Cops

 

UWM proposal wins Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant

MATC Hosts MLK Birthday Celebration with Keynote Speaker the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools

Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.

Milwaukee City Conference Hosts 10th Edition of the City Review Basketball Showcase

Games will be hosted at the Al McGuire Center at Marquette University

Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit

Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.

Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 20, to honor student contest winners and social justice advocates Eddie and Mary Sue Short

Milwaukee Union Leader Alex Brower Launches Campaign for Common Council District 3

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.

Milwaukee Streets Are Being Plowed…By Our Frustration

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 24, 2024

MPS Supports LGBTQ+ Students

Passing policies to welcome and support these students.

Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock

But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.

As City Property Tax Bills Are Issued, MPS Again Thanks Community for its Support of 2024 Referendum

School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness

Brian D. Litzsey Named 11th Senior Director of Milwaukee Recreation

Litzsey will step into the role on January 20

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Annual New Year’s Day Yoga Fest

January 1, 2025 at Beulah Brinton Community Center

MATC and Community-based Organizations to Celebrate Nearly 300 Students at GED/HSED Graduation

Professional and student speakers share stories of resilience, determination and returning to school while raising their families.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $4.5 Million Raised in 2024; More Than $60 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Alexander Kostal Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council, District 3

Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School

Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.

MPS Asking Public to Serve on Steering Committees for School Buildings

Interest Forms May Be Submitted Online until January 17 for Groups That Will Meet Monthly on Future of Schools

Wisconsin Gets Nearly $18 Million for Clean Energy Buses, Trucks

Federal funds will help City of Milwaukee and MPS replace 58 vehicles.

State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting

Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.

Give the gift of Harley-Davidson

A new exhibit, Breakfast with Santa, the return of Marquette Thursdays plus sleigh loads of gift-giving inspiration can all be found on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus this month.

Representative Clancy Thrilled by Judge’s Decision to Overturn Act 10

This is a victory for Wisconsin Workers

Council Rejects Mayor’s Vetoes, Finalizes 2025 Budget

In less than 5 minutes, council restores money for its operations and for road repair.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Community Advocates Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus, A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

More Funding Needed To Advance School-to-Apartments Conversion

Former Carleton School redevelopment at 41st and Silver Spring first proposed in 2019.

M-Cubed Opens Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Sixth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event to take place December 6, 7, 13 and 14

M-Cubed Kicks off Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students