Milwaukee Public Schools

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.

William Eddins Plays Granados’ Masterwork Goyescas

Enter the world of turn of the century Spain

The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future

Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.

MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis

System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.

MPS Mourns Loss of Principal McWilliams at WCLL

Deepest sympathies extended to family, students, and colleagues

State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year

Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.

MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions

Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.

2,000 MPS Students Go Around The Globe Through World Fair

Private donors bring United Nations project to 16 schools.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police

Many of marchers were on Wauwatosa police's 'target list' they say was illegal.

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

Riverwest Center Aims To Create Peace

Peace Learning Center works to bring students together.

Skate Park Planned for Bay View

Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Family Drive-In Movie Day

The classic drive-in experience is back to kick off the summer season

Marquette University, Milwaukee Public Schools partner for event addressing mental health stigma for Black and Latino men, May 5

Concordia University, School Choice Wisconsin Target Teacher Shortage

Partnership will create alternative, 18-month online bachelor's degree program.

MPS Releases Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2023-24; Focus Remains on Students and Classrooms

Crazy About Color

Pat Hidson’s joyous abstracts belie her struggle to make it as an artist.

Assembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class

Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.

New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause

Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.

Proposal Would Expand Youth Mentoring in Milwaukee

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee seeks funding from Milwaukee County to expand training and programming.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

MPS World Fair Returns

More than 2000 students will celebrate countries and cultures from around the world

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Missy Zombor wins Citywide Seat on Milwaukee Public Schools Board

Milwaukee Election Results

Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds

Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.

State Data on Student Transfers Missing

MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.

First Stage raises over $150,000 at 29th Annual Make Believe Ball

Managing Director Betsy Corry was also honored for her years of service at the event

Early Voting Underway for Spring Election

Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.

Veteran Broadway Actor to Perform Excerpts from “McGuire” for MPS Students and the Public

Proceeds to fund college scholarship program for Hamilton High School Students

Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Hope DeVougas from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s office will visit students at Tenor High School on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:00 am

Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students

First in a series. An inside tour of unique Arts & Crafts tile creations in Milwaukee.

Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative

20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.

Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.

Mandela Barnes Endorses Missy Zombor For MPS School Board

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.

Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS

Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.

Tiffany Tardy Named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation

Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?

Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Residents are Invited to Enroll in Schools, Learn About Job Opportunities at the “Our Lights Are On” Community Event