Milwaukee Public Schools

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

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens

MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan. 15

River Trail School Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Urban Forest Planting

Celebration on October 6 marks expanded agriculture programs

Competition Will Award Scholarships To Creators of Voter Turnout Campaigns

Nonpartisan effort led by Greater Together and Souls to the Polls. Open to all.

Treasurer Coggs Rejects Budget Cuts

Mayor's proposed budget eliminates temporary workers, could begin eliminating practice of paying taxes in person.

Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections

While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting

No Shortage of Opportunities For Youth To Serve Community

New County Youth Commission, Transit Advisory Board joins long list of organizations engaging youth in their community

McKinley School Saved From The Brink

Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.

What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?

It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.

What Teacher Shortage?

There is no national shortage. But in Milwaukee and Madison there’s a problem. First in a series.

Gov. Evers, Superintendent Underly Welcome Kids Back to School, Announce Shared K-12 Priorities for 2023-25 Budget

State’s projected $5 billion surplus allows for increased investments in K-12 education without increasing property taxes

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

MPS Foundation Executive Director Departs

Foundation Seeks New Leader; Wendell Willis Takes New Role with Local Initiative

Goodwill Donating Building To Charter School

Former factory building would be donated to Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.

Supervisor Taylor to Host First Secretary in the New Zealand Embassy of the United States at the Milwaukee County Courthouse

MPS Project Brings Teachers to Panama Rainforest

Research project trains teachers, enriches classroom curriculum.

Schools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History

1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.

Milwaukee Public Schools Shifts to Masks Optional for Week of August 19-25

Update follows CDC rating for Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Announces $4.5 Million Investment in Conservation Projects Across Wisconsin

Investment builds on governor’s efforts to protect and conserve Wisconsin's natural resources and outdoor areas

Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy

Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.

Drive-Thru Job Fairs Bringing Opportunity to the Community

Northside and Southside events take place next Thursday (August 18, 2022) from noon to 4 p.m.

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

EPA Awards Children’s Health Protection Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools

Wisconsin Ave. Will Sport Honorary Name For Robert Cocroft

Cocroft spent his career first in the military, then helping others once they left.

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Update to Mask Wearing Policy

Update comes ahead of the 2022-23 school year

A Radical Republican Debate

Which of GOP candidates Kleefisch, Michels and Ramthun had most extreme views in debate?

Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School

Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.

Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps

A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.

$25 million capital campaign a “beacon” for educating Milwaukee children

Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeks to expand enrollment to 500 students with new high school facility

Milwaukee Press Club Announces 2022 Media Hall of Fame Honorees

How Victor Amaya Became a Data Wonk

Immigrant and former educator becomes new leader of nonprofit Data You Can Use.

Supervisors Martinez, Clancy Stand in Solidarity with Y.E.S. School Lunch Justice Campaign

Supervisors and Y.E.S. to hold press conference outside Courthouse Tuesday

MPS Foundation Funds the First-Ever IT & Esports Class in Milwaukee Public Schools

Summer school class offers valuable experience and career exploration for local students interested in the popular world of competitive video gaming

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

Goal is to increase number of students attending college.

Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd

Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.

MPS, Most Schools Plan Free Lunches Next School Year

Federal funding for this ends June 30 but most schools plan to continue offering them.

Milwaukee Public Library Receives Americorps Grant to Support Youth Literacy and Out-Of-School S.T.E.A.M. Learning

Vincent Lyles Brings Expertise to MyPath Board of Directors

MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin

Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Early Dismissal for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Students will be dismissed no later than 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Early Dismissal for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Students will be dismissed no later than 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Gov. Evers Grants 56 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 554

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.