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MPS schools to be closed Fri., Jan. 9, 2015
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MPS schools to be closed Fri., Jan. 9, 2015

Thursday and Friday evening activities including sports cancelled; Central Services locations will be open; principals and APs report to schools

Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors
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Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors

Mr. Harris will face incumbent Director, Jeff Spence, in the Primary and General elections on February 17 and April 7, respectively.

Board OKs additions for high-performing Montessori schools, reopening building for charter school
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Board OKs additions for high-performing Montessori schools, reopening building for charter school

Superintendent also presents broad conceptual plan to continue work to expand high-demand, successful programs

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods
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Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Statement from Michael Bonds, President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors
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Statement from Michael Bonds, President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Dr. Michael Bonds, the President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, has directed the Milwaukee Public Schools administration to conduct a review of the compensation structure for all employees.

MPS Board update: Malcolm X update, budget approval, new charter school petition
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MPS Board update: Malcolm X update, budget approval, new charter school petition

At its October meeting, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors received an update on the plan for Malcolm X site, approved the final 2014-15 budget and approved a plan for a new charter school.

Photos: Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame
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Photos: Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame

Photo gallery link below; new inductees include NFL player, entertainers, researchers, educators and the financial adviser whose story inspired the film "The Pursuit of Happyness"

Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame
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Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame

Other new inductees include NFL player, entertainers, researchers, educators and the financial adviser whose story inspired the film "The Pursuit of Happyness"

Milwaukee Board of School Directors selects new Board Clerk/Director of Board Governance
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Milwaukee Board of School Directors selects new Board Clerk/Director of Board Governance

Jaqueline Mann is an experienced MPS administrator, educator

MPS Board names Dr. Darienne Driver as permanent superintendent
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MPS Board names Dr. Darienne Driver as permanent superintendent

First permanent female superintendent in the district

Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan
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Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan

Legislators' comments show lack of awareness of facts

Malcolm X to house high-performing school
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Malcolm X to house high-performing school

Legislative leaders misstate facts, ignore MPS efforts to place internationally recognized program in school

Malcolm X plans continue to move forward
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Malcolm X plans continue to move forward

MPS is moving forward with its plans to bring a high-performing school to the former Malcolm X Academy building.

MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
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MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools

Local and state leaders to join MPS Board members, Acting Supt. Driver at MPS' Thurston Woods Campus

Data Wonk: Why MPS Can’t Improve
Data Wonk

Why MPS Can’t Improve

It’s clearly failing black children. Why can’t MPS do as well as other cities in addressing the problem?

MPS selects 14 schools to be transformed as Commitment Schools
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MPS selects 14 schools to be transformed as Commitment Schools

Commitment Schools to implement rigorous academic and behavioral interventions with increased resources; all 48 schools graded in the lowest group on state report card to receive additional support

Brostoff Releases Position Paper on the Future of Education in Wisconsin
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Brostoff Releases Position Paper on the Future of Education in Wisconsin

Brostoff is endorsed by more school board members than any in the race

Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
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Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves Acting MPS Superintendent
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Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves Acting MPS Superintendent

MPS’ Chief Innovation Officer Darienne Driver brings extensive leadership experience; work with improving schools most in need

Board approves budget that increases commitment to MPS classrooms: 50 more art, music, and physical education teachers; increased parent engagement and teacher support
Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers
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Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Also includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school; Continues multi-year trend to focus on classrooms

Bonds re-elected president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Op Ed: Why Thornton Is Leaving MPS
Op Ed

Why Thornton Is Leaving MPS

It's all about moving back home, not about frustration with Milwaukee.

MPS Board Pres. Bonds offers comments on resignation of Supt. Thornton
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MPS Board Pres. Bonds offers comments on resignation of Supt. Thornton

Statement of School Board President Bondes

MPS Board passes plan to improve achievement at persistently low-performing schools
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MPS Board passes plan to improve achievement at persistently low-performing schools

All 48 schools receiving lowest rating on state report card to receive turnaround support; 25 to receive more substantial intervention as Commitment Schools

MPS’ high-performing Whitman Elementary School is growing to K-8
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MPS’ high-performing Whitman Elementary School is growing to K-8

Southwest-side school's expansion continues MPS’ path of strategic facility use

Dr. Thornton named CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools
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Dr. Thornton named CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore City Public Schools announced today Dr. Gregory E. Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the district, pending successful contract negotiations.

MPS Board vote authorizes sale of former school site to create innovative, first-in-the-region educator housing facility
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MPS Board vote authorizes sale of former school site to create innovative, first-in-the-region educator housing facility

Concept puts Bay View neighborhood property onto tax rolls and offers mentoring, collaboration for teachers who undertake the critical work of educating Milwaukee students

Council vote advances redevelopment plan to create IB Middle Years school, community uses at Malcolm X site
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Council vote advances redevelopment plan to create IB Middle Years school, community uses at Malcolm X site

The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday to move forward a comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy.

New development project would host an International Baccalaureate Middle Years school and community uses under plans detailed by MPS, city, developers
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New development project would host an International Baccalaureate Middle Years school and community uses under plans detailed by MPS, city, developers

A public-private partnership allows for the uses desired by the community including housing.

Creating a “Culture of Joy” at MPS

Creating a “Culture of Joy” at MPS

Three different non-profits are helping to transform Carver Academy school in Brewers' Hill.

The facts: MPS, Malcolm X and 2760 Holdings LLC
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The facts: MPS, Malcolm X and 2760 Holdings LLC

Under the sale, 2760 Holdings, LLC, will make significant improvements to the 50-plus-year-old building to prepare it to be reopened as a community center and school.

Board votes to authorize sale of former Malcolm X site
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Board votes to authorize sale of former Malcolm X site

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted Monday night to take the first step in the sale of the Malcolm X complex.

Riverside girls track team to cut ribbon on new track Saturday
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Riverside girls track team to cut ribbon on new track Saturday

Set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 12 at school; track had not been upgraded since 1977

The facts – MPS and its facilities
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The facts – MPS and its facilities

Citizens and taxpayers in the city of Milwaukee deserve to know the facts surrounding MPS and the use of district facilities.

Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools
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Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools

Builds upon boost in place for 2012-13; Board approved 2013-14 spending plan Tuesday night

MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers
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MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers

Budget proposal released Wednesday is focused on investing as much as possible in classrooms

Bonds re-elected president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Murphy’s Law: How to Crush Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

How to Crush Milwaukee

Ending the residency requirement will deal a devastating blow to Milwaukee’s property tax base.

Up From Bigotry

Up From Bigotry

Tatiana Joseph overcame prejudice against Latinas to earn her Ph.D and teach at UWM, and is now running for the school board.

Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School
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Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School

School to build on science/technology/engineering/arts/math programs to focus on innovation and creativity; middle school to be phased out; smaller 9th-grade class next year; students, staff will be asked to recommit

MPS’ initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens
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MPS’ initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens

Parents, community members asked to weigh in on priorities

MPS isn’t Coke or Pepsi, it’s Walmart

MPS isn’t Coke or Pepsi, it’s Walmart

America's suburban landscape has become littered with empty blight inducing big-box stores. As Walmart uses up a market, the company shutters stores and moves on to the next neighborhood, leaving hulking vacant boxes and thousands of empty, litter-filled parking spots in its wake.

Murphy’s Law: The Milwaukee School Board’s Incumbent Protection Plan
Murphy’s Law

The Milwaukee School Board’s Incumbent Protection Plan

Consultant Fred Kessler drew up a redistricting plan that would carve out a Hispanic school board district, but almost no one on the board seems to support the idea.

Murphy’s Law: The Sad Saga of Rep. Steve Nass
Murphy’s Law

The Sad Saga of Rep. Steve Nass

These are not good days for Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater).

Murphy’s Law: Is Jim Sensenbrenner America’s Cheapest Congressman?
Murphy’s Law

Is Jim Sensenbrenner America’s Cheapest Congressman?

It must be tough being married to James Sensenbrenner.

Murphy’s Law: Is Superintendent Korte In Trouble With The School Board?
Murphy’s Law

Is Superintendent Korte In Trouble With The School Board?

At first glance, Milwaukee school superintendent Spence Korte looks like he could be on the chopping block.

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