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MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan CaseyRecall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members
Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHalf of MPS Buildings Lack Air Conditioning
Excessive heat has caused school closures and left students struggling to learn.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran and Rachel HaleActivists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya ByersArtist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020
Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.
Oct 15th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya ByersMPS Fights Two Pandemics
COVID-19 and inequality. Lower rates of vaccination and less academic progress for minorities.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Terry FalkGOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteMPS Still Tougher on Black Students?
Federal settlement cited disproportionate discipline. Posley says progress being made.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Sam WoodsHybrid Education May Not Work
Some experts say half-virtual, half-in-person classes may actually be worse at spreading COVID-19.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Terry FalkMPS Updates Equity Plan
Some community leaders say it still lacks clarity.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Sam WoodsMPS Didn’t End Every Police Program
Three things to know about decision by Milwaukee School Board.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Sam WoodsMilwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline FoxSchool Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry FalkGroups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam WoodsLocal Org Connecting People With Resources
Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid helps those struggling to get what they need during the pandemic.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Allison DikanovicGroup Wants Independent North Division
Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Ryeshia FarmerTown Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj