Milwaukee Public Schools

Evers Provides $1 Million for Summer Jobs, Activities for Milwaukee Youth

Part of $100 million for crime reduction in Milwaukee from governor’s office.

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

The Slow Decline of Milwaukee Youth Sports

First in a two part series.

Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment

Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.

A New Plan For Universal Driver’s Education

Common Ground's proposal calls for insurance companies to be lead funders of program.

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.

Schools Face Financial Feast and Famine

MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.

New High School Planned in Bronzeville

Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Texas

MIlwaukee FAFSA rates increase, reversing pandemic trend

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings

Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.

Why School Funding Referendums Fail

Why did so many in the state pass while the West Allis referendum failed?

Milwaukee Students Ask for Action on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson, Chief Norman sit down with sixth-grade students at Roosevelt Middle School.

Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field

Commission overrules its staff to allow Washington High School to install artificial turf field.

Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education

NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2022-23 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on resources for students and staff

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Jerel Ballard Announces Campaign for 2nd District Alderman in Milwaukee

Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students

Big change this school year. Students travel to Downtown for their first World’s Fair since 2019.

Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to Mandatory Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

All district buildings will return to mask-wearing policy starting Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills

On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Choice School Must Pay Property Taxes

Deal for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy to purchase former MPS school will require this.

Homeless Program Gets National Recognition

HUD finds Milwaukee has lowest per capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the U.S.

MPS’ Fletcher School Would Be Sold For Choice School

Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy would use vacant school near 91st and Brown Deer.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

Students Demand ‘Food Justice’ From MPS

Activist group Youth Empowered in the Struggle demands fresh cooked food in lunches.

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

We Energies-MPS Program Trains Young Workers

Including internships and apprentice jobs in trades paying up to $19 per hour.

Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates

Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.

Hundreds watch parent-led virtual listening sessions on K-12 education with mayoral candidates

Sessions among the only campaign events focused exclusively on issues related to the city’s schools

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

March Madness at Fiserv Forum

Plus, a Lost Whale event inspired by a hit television show, a bar crawl inspired by Harry Potter, a vegan pop-up and a bookstore opening.

Alverno Community Conference Will Focus on Building a Stronger Milwaukee

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

How Should Schools Approach Diversity?

The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.

Rufus King Senior Earns Nursing Degree

Imunique Triplett, 17, on her way to being a licensed nurse with MPS program.

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup

Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.

Former North Milwaukee H.S. Redevelopment Inches Forward

Historic Preservation Commission backs bid for tax credits to create affordable housing.

Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off

Students Readjust to School Without Masks

School districts around the state are dropping mask mandates.

Should MPS Be Split Into Smaller Districts?

What data is there to suggest legislative proposal is a good one?

Brook Lopez to Donate Nearly $70,000 in Books and Funds to Local Youth in Support of Read Across America Day

Milwaukee Excellence Announces New Four-Year Lease for High School Campus

Will move high school to 7171 W. Brown Deer Road in time for start of the 2022-23 school year

Radio Milwaukee Announces “HYFIN” As Name of New Urban Alternative Channel to Focus on Full Spectrum of Black Music

New channel slated to launch June 19, which is Juneteenth Day

Marquette University receives $1.2 million NSF grant to expand mathematics, science and computer science education in K-12 schools

Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill

Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.

Poll Gives Milwaukee Schools Poor Rating

41% said schools getting worse. Yet 71% gave a good rating to the schools their own children attended.

Milwaukee Public Schools and sites will be closed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Phillis Wheatley Redevelopment Progressing

Development will open this year.

Legislature Considers Breaking Up MPS

Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.

Breakup of MPS Is The Wrong Answer

Yes, improvements are needed, but breaking up the district won’t accomplish this.

Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Elevating the Financial Literacy, Capability, and Financial Inclusion of Wisconsin’s Residents

Gov. Evers Announces $1 Million in Funding for Teacher Training and Recruitment

What I’d Like To Tell The Next Mayor

Citizens from 10 different areas sound off.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Public Schools Reduces Virtual Learning Period

A school will transition to virtual learning for five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate is reached within a 14-day window

Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing

Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.

Official Milwaukee Christmas Tree Becoming Art, Beer and Mulch

You can own or drink a piece of the city's 108th annual holiday tree.

Workforce Innovation Grant helps youth discover career path

Collaboration between schools, employers and Boys & Girls Clubs aims to positively engage teens in the workforce

MPS Amends Union-Leave Policy After WILL Lawsuit

Amended policy now explicitly requires activities to be politically and ideologically view-point neutral

Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing

But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.

MPS Is Still a Capitol Football

Latest proposal to break up school system is latest of such proposals going back decades.

Milwaukee Public Schools to Host Kindergarten Enrollment Fair

Virtual event on Saturday, February 5, 2022

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Marquette University releases “Paying it Forward” conversation series with Dr. Howard Fuller

Johnson Offers Economic Development Plan

Acting Mayor's vision for future is "balanced" to support workers, new business.

School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding

Pushing for more public funding of private schools.

Evers Surplus Plan Offers Tax Rebate

$150 per person, plus child care tax credit and greater education funding. Republicans dismissive.

Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent

Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.

State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association

19 states quit National Association of School Boards after it requested federal policing of board meetings.

Schools Scramble For Substitute Teachers

In Milwaukee, Kenosha, Superior. Some districts raising pay, offering bonuses.

New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field

Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.

Could More Drivers Ed Reduce Reckless Driving?

Some Milwaukee leaders point to decline of program as key contributor.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 1,240.7 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 593.2 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

MPS ‘Meets Expectations.’ Maybe

Better state report card for MPS comes with fewer students tested, and many questions.

2022 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships For Individual Artists Awarded

Five Artists Share $140,000 in Nineteenth Cycle

STEM Forward to Honor STEM Outreach and Engineering Excellence at the 2022 Celebration of STEM Virtual Event

Gov. Evers Helps Secure 1.3 Million Masks in Less Than a Week

Milwaukee Public Schools to Partner with City of Milwaukee Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

La Escuela Fratney to host the walk-in clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022

Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction

But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.

Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement

Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.

Carmen Schools Staff Organizing Union

Organizers cite staff burnout, pay and working conditions as issues at the private, MPS chartered schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools Will Be Virtual This Week

"Emergency safety measure" has students virtual and staff in-person through Jan. 10.

Neighborhoods Drowning in Liquor Stores

There’s a clear connection to violence in those city neighborhoods.

State School Report Cards Bend the Truth

Moving the goal posts to make schools look better.

Lena Taylor Will Run For Mayor, Again

Taylor lost to Barrett in 2020, but now she's in an open, eight-way race.

Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race

Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

MTEA Statement on Omicron Covid-19 Surge in City of Milwaukee

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Dimitrijevic Offers Plan to Fight COVID-19

Mayoral candidate wants free at-home tests and $100 incentive to get vaccine and booster.