Milwaukee Public Schools

State Test Results ‘Worthless’?

Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.

2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums

Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.

Milwaukee Hiring New Negotiator To Interface With Police, Fire Unions

Benjamin Roovers would replace the late Veronica Rudychev.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Welcomes New Board Member

James M. Ferguson, II Takes Oath of Office to Represent District Four

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Three More SDC Board Members Bail

Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.

Director/Producer Sean Kafer Wins Spark the Vote Challenge for “Don’t Tell Me Your Vote Doesn’t Matter” Featuring Producer and Activist Mariah Smith

Join the Harley-Davidson Museum® as we salute those who serve and have served on the front lines of freedom with free admission for Veterans Day weekend

Plus, check out the new H-D Museum ™ photography exhibit, “Ezy Ryders,” opening Nov. 23.

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

Milwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget

13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.

New Hands-on Event “KIDS MUSICFEST” Nov. 10 Invites Families to Discover, Experiment, Play

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Mother & Son Superhero Night

Fifth annual event set for Saturday, November 9 at Hamilton High School

MPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School

Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.

City, County Extend Funding for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid

County and City team up to extend free legal counsel program, which has reduced need for other social services.

UWM, Milwaukee Charter School Hope To Improve Teacher Diversity

A new program will make it easier for Hmong American Peace Academy students to become teachers.

STEM Forward Announces Excellence in STEM Awards Winners to be recognized at the 21st Annual sySTEMnow Conference, Focusing on Soaring Beyond Boundaries; Exploring Frontiers in STEM

MPS Issues Won’t Impact State Aid Payments To Other Districts

Two-thirds of Wisconsin's 421 districts will receive more aid next school year. MPS docked $43 million.

MPS Statement on WIAA Sanctions

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces New “Broadway Bridges Milwaukee” Arts Education Program

As one of just 24 venues nationwide to participate in Broadway Bridges, MPAC’s new program will provide intensive Broadway experiences for high school students

MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State

DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected

Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards

MPS says city must supply officers

MPS Consultant Will Guide Decisions

But it seems to be more about renovating or building new facilities than closing old ones.

State Test Scores Show Nearly Half of Students at Grade Level

Better than last year on reading and math but new tests make comparisons difficult.

MPS Considers Closing, Merging Schools

District can't afford to keep all 149 school buildings open, given enrollment decline.

Trump Campaigns At Milwaukee’s Discovery World

Introduced by Tommy Thompson, then delivers speech with false claims.

Survive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7

Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month

Milwaukee Public Schools Launches Search for New Superintendent with HYA Search Firm

Timeline and Community Engagement Opportunities to Be Presented

Choice School Network Wants To Buy Former MPS School

One of largest local voucher schools wins bid for long-vacant Emanuel Philipp School.

Aycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer

New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.

Milwaukee Recreation Announces 31st Annual Halloween Glen

Halloween fun and outdoor education will make for exciting event at Hawthorn Glen

MPS Invites Public to Comment on Proposed Options for District Buildings

Series of In-person and Virtual Town Hall Meetings Will Begin on September 30

With Federal Funding Surge Ending, Schools Must Decide What Programs To Keep

Wisconsin schools received $2.4B in federal COVID-19 relief funds

Be Counted on Sept. 20, the State’s Third Friday Student-count Day, MPS Reminds Students

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.

Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement

Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools

MPS Statement on Status of School Resource Officer Program

State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.

MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools

Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.

County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry

Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.

Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007

But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Wisconsin Students Head Back to School

MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.

MPS, Celebrating First Day of School, Announces Hiring of CFO

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, State Supt. Underly among dignitaries welcoming students back at South Division High School

Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools

Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.

MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI

GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.

Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms

Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space

$113 Million in Scholarships and Grants Offered to MPS Class of 2024

Record Number from MPS Earn Scholarships and Grants; MPS Grads Outpace U.S. and Wisconsin in Completing Their FAFSA

Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention

Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.

Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails

Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.

Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing

Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.

New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion

Homes are a spinoff of award-winning McKinley School Lofts development.

Local Musician Fundraising for Youth Organization

Rapper Emmitt James hosting 2nd Annual Big Band BBQ on Friday.

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions

There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.

A Record Year For Honorary Street Names

Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 17th Annual Run Back to School

Registration is open for this in-person event

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling

Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers

Bronzeville Week home stretch includes focus on art, entertainment and more

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Board of Supervisors Approves First Set of Intergovernmental Relations Resolutions Under New Committee Leadership

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School

Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.

County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?

More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.

Who Is Funding Milwaukee School Board Recall?

MPS Teachers Union files ethics complaint over 'anonymous donors' to recall efforts.

Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations

MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts

DWD Awards Eight School Districts Equipment Grants

More than $206,000 in regional funding to benefit 2,000 students in Southeast Wisconsin

MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed

"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers

MPS Launches Website to Gather Feedback, Share Information about Long-Range Facilities Master Plan 

The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS

Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?

Survey of Milwaukee Voters on MPS Financial Turmoil & School Board Recalls

American Family Field Homestand Highlights: July 9 – 14

Celebrate Cerveceros Day with the Crew on Sunday, July 14; Theme and Community Night Tickets Remain

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.

MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid

Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

MPS Prioritizes Financial and Data Effectiveness as General Aid Estimate is Released

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board

Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.

Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

The Unknown MPS Office

Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park

New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.

MPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess

Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.