Milwaukee Public Schools

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

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