Brenda Cassellius

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

More teachers in schools is a positive outcome for students

Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor May 13, 2025

Milwaukee Business Group Creates $500,000 Fund for MPS

Greater Milwaukee Committee supports changes by Superintendent Cassellius.

New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs

In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.

MTEA Statement on Lead Exposure in MPS Buildings

Statement from Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez on Lead Hazards in MPS Buildings

MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards

Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old buildings.

Milwaukee Public Schools Enters New Phase of Lead Cleanup

District Releases Action Plan, Identifies Next Buildings to Be Addressed

MPS’s Fernwood School to Reopen Following Lead Remediation Work

Milwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis 

Legal expert says such suits are challenging, can take decades to resolve.

Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis

City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.

New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support

Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.

New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director

Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.

Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director

Three schools remain closed for lead issues.

Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race

Two other members win unopposed races.

MPS Submits Draft Lead Action Plan to Milwaukee Health Department

Preliminary Plan Fulfills Department's March 21 Deadline and Sets the Next Steps for School District

New Milwaukee Superintendent Hits the Ground Running

Brenda Cassellius was working on the job a month before she started.

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

New MPS Superintendent to Start Early

Brenda Cassellius will become superintendent on March 15, not July 1.

Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

Dr. Brenda Cassellius’ first day with MPS will be March 15

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

New MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins

New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.

New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism

Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.

Meet the New MPS Superintendent

A change agent? Brenda Cassellius has higher-level educational experience than any past MPS head.

Board Picks Three Finalists For MPS Superintendent

They will be meeting with the community on Thursday, February 6.