Milwaukee Public Schools

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.

Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?

Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.

Former Bay View Library Listed For Sale

City wants to see it repurposed. Plus: A nearby church sold to new congregation.

Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy

Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Gov. Evers Announces Request for Services to Conduct Independent Operational Audit of MPS

Governor to initiate waiver expediting contracting process to hire outside, independent auditor to conduct MPS instructional audit

UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues

Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.

Recall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members

Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.

Supervisor Bielinski to Introduce Resolution Supporting Milwaukee Public Schools and Advocating for Adequate State Funding

Janitors Union Prepares for Contract Fight

Union representing downtown janitors seeks to protect workers' pandemic-era wage gains. Mayor joins the rally.

Documents Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed

MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Announces Actions Related to Resolving District Finance Issues

Today’s Submission of Corrective Action Plan Marks Milestone in Collaboration with State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS

MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.

How Will School Board Hire New Superintendent?

What's the likely process and how were past decisions made?

Gov. Evers to Proceed with Hiring MPS Auditors with Support of Board of School Directors, Local Community Leaders

Evers Administration to begin process of identifying outside, independent auditors with experience auditing educational and classroom settings to conduct audits

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Gov. Evers Calls for Conducting Operational, Instructional Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

MBSD Statement on DPI SPED Funding

MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.

Rep. Myers: It is Evident that MPS Board is Part of the Problem

Alderman Calls For Delaying MPS Referendum Implementation

Scott Spiker wants MPS to delay increasing taxes as approved in spring referendum.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Milwaukee Public Schools

Mayor Not Interested in MPS Takeover

Johnson says no to city takeover, adds that all Milwaukee schools should be focused on better outcomes.

Rep. Myers Responds to Recent Events Involving Milwaukee Public Schools

Sen. Larson reacts to the resignation of MPS Superintendent Keith Posley

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson On Milwaukee Public Schools Board Action

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting

School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.

MBSD Statement on Special Board Meeting

The Fall of a School Superintendent

The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.

MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote

The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.

MPS change imperative to avoid shipwreck

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland May 31, 2024

See Inside School-To-Apartments Conversion of Former Edison Middle School

The original North Milwaukee High School now a welcoming home for seniors.

State Could Withhold Milwaukee Public Schools Funding Over Reporting Failures

Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold payments unless corrective action is taken

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Says MPS Needs ‘Corrective Action’

The veteran Congresswoman was asked about finances at MPS, the district from which she herself graduated

Common Ground Gets National Attention

Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.

GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance

Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.

Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities

Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design

MPS 2023-24 Head Start Notice

Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits

WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.

The Ups and Downs of Milwaukee’s School Enrollment

Regular school enrollment barely changed, charter schools down, statistics vary between MPS and DPI.

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

State-sanctioned inequity

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.