Erin Richards covers K-12 education in urban and suburban Milwaukee, as well as state politics related to education issues for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Content referencing Erin Richards
New Non-profit Organization Promotes Jazz Education and Performance in Milwaukee
Mark Davis assembles teaching staff and board of directors to create Milwaukee Jazz Institute
Feb 12th, 2020 by Milwaukee Jazz InstituteIs Student Mobility Hurting MPS?
Yes, many students transfer between schools, but that may not be the real problem for them.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Terry FalkThe MPS Agency Superintendents Hate
Efficiency office created in 2010 reports to board members. But is it needed?
Jan 16th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyTaking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCrowd Celebrates City Birthday Party
Politicians, PR people and other notables schmoozed away. The best rumor was that Chief Flynn might be retiring.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Michael HorneMPS Board President Demands Reporter Be Replaced
Bonds demands Erin Richards get pulled from MPS beat, Journal Sentinel refuses, and whole thing descends into a bizarre comedy.
Oct 31st, 2014 by Bruce MurphyHuge Turnout for City Birthday Party
Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Michael HorneMilwaukee’s Most Underestimated Leader?
MPS superintendent Gregory Thornton has quietly righted a ship that once looked ready to sink.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyThe Media’s Declining Clout
As newspaper readership declines, government officials increasingly ignore stories that once would have embarrassed them.
Sep 6th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy