Milwaukee Public Schools

Hunger Task Force CEO Announces Retirement

Sherrie Tussler will retire in June after 26 years at the helm of the organization. Associate Director Matt King will take her place.

M-Cubed Announces Milwaukee Direct Admit Program to Increase College Access

MPS students will be able to apply to both MATC and UWM through one online form at no cost

MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair is February 3 at South Division

Children Who Will Be 3, 4, or 5 Years Old by September 1 Can Be Enrolled; Staff from More Than 100 Schools Will Be on Hand

MPS Program Prepares Students for Careers That ‘Don’t Exist Yet’

Junior Achievement partners on new program at Bay View and Marshall high schools.

MTEA Announces Endorsement of Evan Goyke for City Attorney

Milwaukee Bucks to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 14, vs. Sacramento Kings

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

After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men

Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.

Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools

At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.

Winners of 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Milestone 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will celebrate winners at free event on Monday, January 15

Three Buyers Seeking Former MPS School

Plus: SoHi Lofts reopens to residents and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Jesús Salas Documents Legacy of State’s Farmworkers

A new memoir by Latino leader who helped organize farmworkers movement in Wisconsin.

Statement On The Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

The Generosity and Advocacy of Kohl, a Washington High School Grad, Are Remembered

Milwaukee School Board Approves Single Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year

First Day Will Be After Labor Day for All Schools

UWM to award more than 2,000 degrees at commencement Dec. 17

City Will Sell Former Bay View Library

Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

Former Employees of Voucher School Discuss Safety Issues, ‘Third Friday’ Push

HOPE Christian School comes under scrutiny following gym injury.

MPS to Pay a $500 Monthly Incentive to Eligible Substitute Teachers

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Fifth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event takes place Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16 at Hawthorn Glen

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners

Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.

Junior Achievement Announces Innovative Partnership to Improve High School Outcomes

3DE by JA Launches in Two Milwaukee Schools

83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests

State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.

MTEA Announces support for the Power to the People Campaign to replace We Energies

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge

Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.

MPS Slow To Right Size Its Building Footprint

Two board members want to see plan, faster action amid declining enrollment trend.

MPS Debuts Classrooms that will Produce More Montessori Teachers for the District

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.

Willie Jude II Named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation

A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety

First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.

New raised crosswalk brings additional safety near Humboldt Park, Parkside School

Nursery Rhyme Fireplace in a “Kindergarten Suite”

Wisconsin Avenue School, slated for redevelopment, contains MPS nursery rhyme tiles in former kindergarten room.

UW-Madison Programs Aims To Create Pipeline of Milwaukee Teachers

Program would educate 36 special education teachers for MPS across three years.

Half of MPS Buildings Lack Air Conditioning

Excessive heat has caused school closures and left students struggling to learn.

MPS Growing International Baccalaureate Program

Earning college credits before graduation at 11 school sites with 15 total IB programs.

Seeds of Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Tenor High School’s New Innovation Lab

‘A Taste of Technology’ event marks advanced efforts to prepare the next generation for quality careers

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied

City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.

Should We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?

Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.

School Districts Learn How Much State Funding They’ll Get

Allocations for this school year released; MPS gets increase of $53.8 million.

Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations

Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.

MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations

Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.

Marquette University receives $1.27 million grant for MKE Roots: The Democratizing Local History Project

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level

Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.

MPS adds an International Baccalaureate program at MacDowell Montessori

Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges

Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents

Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.

MATC President Vicki J. Martin Announces June Retirement

Tenure included dramatic scholarship expansions, impactful partnerships; Board committed to smooth and effective transition.

Will ‘Science of Reading’ Improve Learning?

Passage of Act 20, emphasis on phonics, may be too restrictive.

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

Wisconsin Schools Not Spending Pandemic Aid On Air Quality Improvements

Wisconsin school districts received more than $1.5 billion in federal funds.

High school music education program, Grace Weber’s Music Lab, returns for its seventh season

Free, monthly program from Radio Milwaukee returns Sept. 29 with session on indie music careers

Baldwin Secures $13.5 Million to Fight Climate Change, Expand Access to Green Space, and Create Healthier Communities

Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act funding will plant and manage trees and create pathways for careers in tree maintenance in Milwaukee and Dane County

International Teachers Help Fill Staffing Gap at MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools sees big increase, with more than 200 this school year.

U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS

Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.

The Truth About School Choice

A response from School Choice Wisconsin to earlier op-ed about effectiveness of choice schools.

More Special Education Funding Is Needed

State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.

Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski

Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.

Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve

But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.

Christian School Removed From Choice Program

Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.

Heat Wave Could Tax Midwest’s Electric Grid

Wisconsin utilities, regulators say state's grid can handle this week's high temperatures.

Milwaukee Youth Program Serves Many

'Twilight' program keeps children safe and off the streets with activities at various MPS locations.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

Summer Music Camp Teaches Milwaukee Students

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teaches new ways to play at MPS' Doerfler School.

A Weekend of Irish Culture

Plus: Gathering Place celebrates 6th anniversary, free coffee at Pere Marquette and Music on the Beerline.

Report Finds High Teacher Turnover in State

Problem biggest for MPS and other districts and schools teaching vulnerable populations.

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies

And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.

Cardinal Stritch Campus Sold for $24 Million

Purchased by Ramirez Family Foundation, which runs St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.

State Outdoes Nation Attracting College Students to Teaching

But Wisconsin still faces K-12 teacher shortage, teacher retention problem.

Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend

Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.

Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap

Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Hears Report on the Successes of Right to Counsel Program

MPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage

Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.

Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax

But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.

State Budget Gives No Funding Increase to 40% of School Districts

Total funding up 3% but Madison got a decrease and Racine got 22% increase.

How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose

And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?

MPS Struggles With Shrinking System

With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?

MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar

Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.

Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools

A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.

As Actual Public Education Funding Numbers Come Into Focus, MTEA Redoubles Efforts to Oppose Historically Bad Budget Deal

Estimated Funding Increases for Milwaukee Public Schools are Shockingly Low

10 Summer Programs for City Kids

Milwaukee Recreation offers wide variety of activities.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Bill Includes Largest Expansion Ever of Private School Choice

A hike of 13% for K-8 voucher schools and 33% for high schools, union official says.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums

Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.