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Board approves MPS budget that maximizes support to schools and students amid cuts
Includes more support for attendance efforts, reading/math interventions and after-school activities while maintaining art/music/PE commitment, school support teachers and parent coordinators
May 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Statement from Dir. Claire Zautke regarding the passing of Ald. Joe Dudzik
"I'm saddened by the death of Alderman Joe Dudzik. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time."
May 22nd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Joint statement from Pres. Bonds, Supt. Driver regarding JFC budget action
"This plan targets struggling schools rather than seeking ways to support them."
May 20th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Statement from Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds and MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver regarding the Kooyenga/Darling proposal
Both Bonds and MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver expressed skepticism that the so-called "turnaround district" will do anything to improve outcomes for students.
May 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Bonds re-elected as president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Miller elected vice president; committee assignments also set after annual organizational meeting
Apr 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Meagan Holman Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee City Council, District 14
Meagan Holman today announced her candidacy for Alderwoman in Milwaukee’s 14th district, which includes Bay View and parts of the South Side.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Meagan Holman
Efforts to expand strong academic programming, increase high-performing seats moving forward
Regional development plans progressing
Mar 30th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Sup. Rainey Says Measure to Allow 16-Year-Old Vote on School Board Elections Would Increase Participation in Electoral System
County Board Passes Measure That Also Calls for Lowering Age for Registering to Vote
Mar 26th, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Wendell Harris urges Milwaukee residents to speak for MPS at JFC hearing
I have been encouraging concerned people of Milwaukee to oppose the draconian budget cuts to K-12 public schools and the cuts to the University of Wisconsin system.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Wendell Harris
Program for underperforming MPS schools is paying off
Early results show that Commitment Schools initiative is improving reading and math achievement in kindergarten through 8th grade
Mar 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
School Board candidate Harris opposes Walker’s budget plan
He urges public to attend the March 20 Joint Finance Committee hearing at Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Wendell Harris
Dr. Driver’s contract extended, state budget resolution, Malcolm X redevelopment for King Middle
Other action includes: Clerk's contract extended, position created to explore new northwest-side middle school; Board honors Dr. King contest winners, Cass Street School teacher and outgoing chief accountability and efficiency officer
Feb 26th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
