Milwaukee Public Schools

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

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper

Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Initiatives to Do What’s Best for Kids, Support K-12 Schools

Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids

MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight

Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.

Families Invited To Explore Montessori Options At Annual Montessori Community Summit

FoodRight Teaches Kids About Healthy Foods

Nonprofit serves 1,200 students in five MPS schools with hands-on approach.

MPS 2023 – 2024 School Year Enrollment Kicks Off with Kindergarten Fair for Families

Milwaukee Public Schools will kick off enrollment for Fall 2023 with a Kindergarten Fair at North Division High School (1011 W Center St, Milwaukee) Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Teachers Pay May Rise By 8%

Can MPS afford this? Will state funding be enough to prevent teacher shortages?

South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic

Partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a first for MPS, designed to support underserved community.

Report Finds Huge Charter School Growth

3724% growth over 20 years for more independent MPS charter schools, while regular schools declined by 29%.

Take Our Survey: MPS Seeks Input From All Milwaukee Residents

Family, Community and Staff Surveys Go Live Today

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising

St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.

City, County Will Study Merging Services

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Charter School Enrollment Declines

After years of growth down 3% this year. Why? New report may shed some light.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist

Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.

Rethinking Schools Hires First Executive Director

Cierra Kaler-Jones calls it the nation's 'leading publication for racial justice in education.'

MPS Issues Statement on the Passing of Townsend Street School Principal

Condolences extended to family, students, and staff

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

City Providing Cleanup Loan To Redevelop Edison School

City doing everything it can to see former Custer High School redeveloped into affordable housing.

Supervisor Taylor Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Schools Face Student Mental Health Issues

Post-pandemic adjustment difficult. MPS faces shortage of mental health clinicians.

Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions

Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.

Amazon Billionaire Gives $6.5 Million To Milwaukee Schools

MacKenzie Scott funds Hmong American Peace Academy and Carmen Schools.

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.

Andrea Pratt announces candidacy for Alderwoman of the 1st District

Long time public servant and lifelong District resident

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces Candidacy for District 9 Alderman

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor is seeking to be the voice for District 9 residents who have been without representation

MPS Using Remote and Virtual Education

It's become an important part of educational programming. Part 2 of a series.

Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’

Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.

City Funds Three Affordable Apartment Buildings

Effort to get construction started on MLK Library, Edison School and Five Points Lofts.

UW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees

Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.

Reflo Welcomes Delegation from Seattle to Showcase Milwaukee’s Green and Healthy Schools

Tours local MPS schools, shadows school project selection process, and meets local partners

Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School

Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.

Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved

Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.

Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding

Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Honors Froedtert Health as a Future Maker

Partnership recognizes the important relationship between technical colleges and employers.

Anti-Transgender MPS Counselor Suing To Get Job Back

Marissa Darlingh gave anti-trans speech outside Capitol after identifying herself as MPS elementary counselor.

State School Report Cards Show Mostly Positive Results

95% of districts met or exceeded exceptions. But urban systems lagged behind.

MPS Faces Teacher, Staff Shortage

System may be short as many as 600 staff.

Committee Okays Carleton School Project

Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

South Side Business Will Combine Arts and Cafe

Ms. Yesenia's Creative Studio will offer open mic to create safe space for BIPOC artists.

Marquette Law School, College of Education to host conversation on path ahead for education in Wisconsin and the nation Nov. 17

Gov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids

A champion of education funding, helping our schools' national ranking rise. Tim Michels would take us backward.

How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?

State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.

Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns

Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.

Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived

2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.

STEM Forward Announces Excellence in STEM Awards Winners to be recognized at the 19th Annual sySTEMnow Conference, Focusing on STEM For All; Partnering for Greater Inclusion

Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee

But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.

UWM to host over 250 MPS students of color to encourage college attendance

UWM to award $6 million in scholarships to health care students