Milwaukee Public Schools

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.

Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving

Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.

Waukesha Teacher Suspended for Rainbow Flag in Classroom

Students, staff and teachers' union planning show of support for suspended teacher.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

Heart of Canal Street Returns With More Than $500,000 in Donations to Six Local Charities

Organizations selected for community service during pandemic

New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated

Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Jesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”

Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Celebrates Expansion

Milwaukee's "biggest kept secret" is now even bigger. The word might get out.

Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

MPS division earns accreditation given to only 1.9% of U.S. park and recreation agencies.

Chief Norman – The Right Man for the Job

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 15, 2021

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Business Helps Pregnant Women and New Mothers

Lola's New Beginnings provides parenting classes and job training for mothers.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

Health Department Bringing Vaccine Clinics to Local Schools

Health department running clinics to vaccinate children ages five to 11.

Wisconsin School Boards Suspend Participation With National Association

State group joins mostly conservative states blasting NSBA for attacking “terrorism” against local boards.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Clinic Helps Kids With Behavioral Issues

Partnership between Penfield Children’s Center and Marquette University provides psychiatric services to children.

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan.7

Milwaukee’s Fastest Growing Minority-owned Safety Supply Firm Secures $1 Million Contract with Milwaukee Public Schools

Best Ed Business announces new multigenerational, mother-daughter leadership team

New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community

Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

Dr. Victor Amaya will serve as the new president of the Milwaukee-based nonprofit research group, Data You Can Use

Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation

Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.

Artist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020

Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.

Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff

Public school enrollment down, voucher and charter programs up.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

Marquette hires Laiya Thomas as new director of Educational Opportunity Program

Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2021

Inaugural awards honor staff in Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Kenosha for work to support UW System mission

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate

Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.

Marquette University Partners with The Milky Way Tech Hub to Launch Second Cohort of Product Development Program for Black, Latinx and Hispanic Led Startups

The Battle For New City Mask Mandate

As COVID-19 cases surge, teachers union and 11 other groups demand restored mandate, which many businesses oppose.

How Tax-Exempt Property Hurts The City

Your tax bill would be lower -- much lower -- without all those tax exemptions.

Meet Amani’s Newest Ambassador

Maricha Harris is the new executive director of the Dominican Center.

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

MPS, local educators have experience with refugees. But it’s not a simple undertaking.

DACA Recipients Need Pathway to Citizenship

Nearly a decade after DACA executive order, action by Congress long overdue.

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.

Milwaukee Native Maricha Harris to lead Amani’s Dominican Center

First Lady Jill Biden visits Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.

Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive

New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

Late and no-show buses trouble families. MPS says it has a driver shortage.

More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm

City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.

Mental Health Resources for Students in Milwaukee

With the pandemic ongoing, and school resuming, students may need mental health support.

School Districts See High Demand for Virtual Learning

Virtual MPS program has 1,600 enrollees.

School Choice Key Issue in Governor Race

Republican candidates will support universal vouchers. Evers calls that "morally wrong."