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Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Senator Lazich Applauds Approval of Senate Bill 492
“The passage of SB 492 is a step in the right direction to creating a safer learning environment for our students.”
Feb 16th, 2016 by Mary Lazich
Medicaid Claims Majority of New State Spending During 2015-17
New State Budget Also Has Major Implications for Education and Transportation
Nov 12th, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
UW-Milwaukee hosts annual GIS Day, with free workshops on geographic data software
The UWM GIS Council will host its annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave.
Nov 7th, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
13th annual event offers resources for Latino families of students with special needs
Foro Latino set for Friday, November 6 at South Division High School
Nov 6th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Report Explores Metro Milwaukee’s Changing School Leader Workforce
An analysis of public school leaders in Greater Milwaukee
Oct 30th, 2015 by Public Policy Forum
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the MPS Takeover Information Released by DPI
“One thing is clear after yesterday’s update, the misguided architects of this power grab have failed at their own game.”
Oct 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
MPS’ Academy of Accelerated Learning honored as 1 of 10 Spotlight Schools in state
Only school in southeastern Wisconsin to be recognized; comes with $25,000 DPI grant
Sep 30th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Governor Scott Walker Proclaims September as Workforce Development Month
Throughout the month of September, DWD leaders and regional workforce partners will recognize Workforce Development Month through a variety of events.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
MPS earns $35.6 million in competitive grants to support students, highest total in 3 years
Funds support early childhood education, improving school climates, improving achievement, before/after school programs, arts education
Aug 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Voucher Schools Still Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities
Four years after receiving a complaint against voucher schools for discriminating against students with disabilities, Wisconsin still isn’t holding these schools accountable.
Jul 20th, 2015 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Today in JFC: More prison beds instead of public school funds
“Today, Republicans created a pipeline to prison rather than a pathway to the American Dream for our school children.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
MPS’ GE Foundation Schools narrowing student achievement gaps
Schools improving faster than national average in reading and math
Apr 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
Reagan's Alethia Tilford is a 2015 Presidential Scholars semifinalist
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Statement by President Michael Bonds, Ph.D., regarding the New Opportunities for Milwaukee document
Milwaukee Public Schools was not sent a copy of this plan, which was provided to the district by the news media.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM
Nov 24th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
15 MPS schools honored by the state for ‘Beating the Odds’
Schools have higher rates of poverty than three-quarters of the schools in Wisconsin and have above-average reading and math achievement compared to similar schools
Sep 4th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
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
Feb 28th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Representative Goyke Authors Resolution Regarding Sudden Closure of LifeSkills Academy: Denied by GOP Party Line Vote
Today State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) put forward a resolution in the Wisconsin State Assembly that addresses the sudden closure of LifeSkills Academy in Milwaukee on or about December 12, 2013.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Gov. Walker, Don’t Use Free Speech as a Scapegoat
Governor signals he will sign bill protecting racist team names and mascots
Dec 18th, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
New Education Statistics Show Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Families Able to Afford Private Schools
Republicans choose unaccountable private school voucher expansion over adequate resources to public schools
Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
High-performing teacher-led schools could be evicted under lawmakers’ proposals
Even after amendments, legislation could force sales of schools recognized nationally for excellence
Oct 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done
Thirty-four MPS schools are rated meets expectations, exceeds expectations or significantly exceeds expectations in the second year of DPI report cards, up from 29 schools in the first year.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
GOP wraps up budget panel work spending money taken from school kids on tax break for the rich
Press Release from Rep. Barca, Rep. Mason, and Rep. Ricards.
Jun 5th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
MPS’ Rufus King wins national ACT award for college and career readiness
Rufus King International School is the only high school in the nation to receive the award
May 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Wisconsin School Voucher System May Not Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Justice Says
In a letter released this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told Wisconsin that the state must ensure that students with disabilities who attend or seek to attend the state’s taxpayer funded voucher schools “do not encounter discrimination on the basis of their disabilities.”
May 2nd, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Racine public school students test higher than private voucher school counterparts
Republicans’ already faulty argument for voucher expansion evaporates entirely with new data
Apr 23rd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
MPS state test score results largely mirror state trend
Results reflect new higher expectations for students across Wisconsin
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
