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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
Jun 19th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsBrostoff Releases Position Paper on the Future of Education in Wisconsin
Brostoff is endorsed by more school board members than any in the race
Jun 12th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffAlderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, IIMilwaukee 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
Jun 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools50 more art, music, and physical education teachers; increased parent engagement and teacher support
Includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school
May 30th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsProposed 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
Apr 25th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsBonds re-elected president of Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Holman re-elected VP
Apr 25th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsMPS Board Pres. Bonds offers comments on resignation of Supt. Thornton
Statement of School Board President Bondes
Mar 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsMPS 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
Feb 28th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsMPS’ high-performing Whitman Elementary School is growing to K-8
Southwest-side school's expansion continues MPS’ path of strategic facility use
Feb 28th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsDr. 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.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsMPS 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
Dec 19th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools