Milwaukee Board of School Directors

MPS Supporting Employees Receiving Excess Letters as Part of Non-Classroom Reductions

Board-Approved Reductions Provide $30 Million in Savings to Help Protect Classrooms and Close $46 Million Budget Gap

MPS Graduation Rate Grows to Highest Point in 15 Years

Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025

MPS Receives Final $8 Million Withheld by State, Submits 2024-25 Audit

District Marks Major Milestone in Improving Its Financial Reporting

MPS Buildings Cleared of Lead-Paint Risks after 10-Plus Months of Work

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards

Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns

6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.

MPS Mourns the Passing of Former Board President Mark Sain

District recognizes former board president's contribution to student development

School Board Approves Final MPS Budget

District's Portion of the Tax Levy Is Estimated to Go up by $8 per $100,000 of Assessed Value

2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year Is Ana Báez of South Division HS

Surprise announcement was made October 21 during school assembly

MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol

Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.

Full MPS Leadership Team Is Now in Place

New Chiefs Are Leading HR, Partnership, Schools; New Academic Superintendents Are Based in Schools

MPS Clears Lead Risks from all Pre-1950 Elementary Buildings

District's Focus Now Shifts to Elementary Buildings Constructed Between 1950 and 1978

New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration

Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.

DPI Releases Another $17 Million in State Aid to MPS

Second Release in 2 Weeks Is Another Sign of Progress in Superintendent Cassellius’s Work to Improve Financial Reporting

WI Department of Public Instruction Releases $16M in State Aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District's Financial Reporting Functions

MPS Board of School Directors Passes FY26 Budget

$1.5 Billion Budget Prioritizes Academic Improvement, Family Engagement, and Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

MPS Class of 2025 is offered $113 million in scholarships, grants

1,056 Graduates Earned Scholarships and Grants, an MPS Record

Cutting The Fat at MPS Central Office?

The jobs being eliminated are already of those working in classrooms.

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

Statement from Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez on Lead Hazards in MPS Buildings

Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race

Two other members win unopposed races.

Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

Dr. Brenda Cassellius’ first day with MPS will be March 15

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

School Resource Officers (SROs) Update

Board Authorizes Funding to Comply with SRO Order

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

MBSD Superintendent Search Update

MBSD Holds Interviews for Superintendent

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Welcomes New Board Member

James M. Ferguson, II Takes Oath of Office to Represent District Four

Milwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget

13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.

School Board Director Megan O’Halloran Calls for Corrective Action Plan to Address WIAA Concerns

2024-25 General Aid Announced for MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools Launches Search for New Superintendent with HYA Search Firm

Timeline and Community Engagement Opportunities to Be Presented

MPS, Celebrating First Day of School, Announces Hiring of CFO

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, State Supt. Underly among dignitaries welcoming students back at South Division High School

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors Regarding a Vendor for Superintendent of Schools Search

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Statement Regarding an Interim Superintendent of Schools

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors After July 15, 2024, Special Meeting

MPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid

Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

Milwaukee DSA Stands with Public School Board Amid Privatizers’ Recall Stunt

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors after Special Board Meeting

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget

Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Statement from the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors June 7, 2024

Gov. Evers Calls for Conducting Operational, Instructional Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Milwaukee Public Schools

MBSD Statement on Special Board Meeting

MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote

The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Statement on DPI Reporting

MPS Works with DPI to Complete Required Reporting

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns

Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.

MPS Releases Proposed Budget for 2024-25 School Year

Proposed budget invests in students, focuses on long-term success

Suspensions Up At MPS, With Steep Racial Disparities

Nearly 80% of those suspended are Black. Prior federal investigation found racial disparities.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Authorizes Putting Referendum on the April 2024 Ballot

Like Other Districts Across Wisconsin, MPS Is Forced to Address Lack of Adequate State Funding

MTEA Supports Placing Operating Referendum on April Ballot

Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools

At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.

Milwaukee School Board Approves Single Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year

First Day Will Be After Labor Day for All Schools

Milwaukee School Board Directs Administration to Gather Information for Possible Referendum

MPS Joins Districts Across Wisconsin to Address Lack of Funding; Per Pupil Funding Has Not Kept Pace with Inflation Since 2009

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

Milwaukee Public Schools to Convene a Task Force on Its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Students, parents, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders invited to participate

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

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

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.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

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

Gov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids

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

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

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Update to Mask Wearing Policy

Update comes ahead of the 2022-23 school year

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

Goal is to increase number of students attending college.

Are Wisconsin’s Politicians Paid Too Much?

The issue arises anew after Milwaukee school board members give themselves a raise.

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

Superintendent focuses on resources for students and staff

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

Black Students Get 81% of MPS Suspensions

But they are 50% of all students. Disproportionate rate has barely changed in 10 years.

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

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

Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive

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

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2021-22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on essential investments

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

How Milwaukee’s School Board Has Changed

More women, more with professional educational experience, and no voucher supporters.

Special Work Session Called on MPS School Reopening

President Miller calls a special work session at the request of MPS community members

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Spring Return for Interscholastic Athletics

All Athletics Activities Will Follow MPS’s Return-to-Play Game Plan

Statement on LaKeshia Myers endorsement

Return to in-person learning is needed for local youth

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 22, 2021

Abbie Fishman Endorses Alex Brower for Milwaukee School Board District 5

Statement on Evan Goyke Endorsement

MPS Board Joins Dozens of Cities, States and Labor Councils in urging Better Relations with Cuba

Goodbye Columbus

And hello Cuba. MPS replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Southeast Wisconsin Urban Educators Trust Jill Underly

State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot

Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

Documentary Tells Story of ‘Latino Wisconsin’

New film in many ways a culmination of 35 years of reporting by Georgia Pabst.

Henry Leonard announces candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

27 Year Veteran Milwaukee Public School Teacher Henry Leonard will bring his extensive classroom experience and community advocacy skills to the 2021 school board race.

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count