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2021 - January Continuing - $4,580 - 59 contributions
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MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
The Fear Factor at MPS
Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race
Two other members win unopposed races.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers
Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Board Picks Three Finalists For MPS Superintendent
They will be meeting with the community on Thursday, February 6.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Terry Falk
School Board Elections Not Very Democratic
Three of four Milwaukee races have just one candidate. Why? Changes needed?
Jan 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Supports LGBTQ+ Students
Passing policies to welcome and support these students.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
State Test Results ‘Worthless’?
Changes in tests make it difficult to measure how MPS students are doing.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Aycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer
New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Terry Falk
MPS Seeks Ways to Reduce Suspensions
There were nearly 24,000 suspensions last year; 78% of students suspended were Black.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Who Is Eduardo Galvan?
New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS
MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote
The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities
Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.
May 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Suspensions Up At MPS, With Steep Racial Disparities
Nearly 80% of those suspended are Black. Prior federal investigation found racial disparities.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?
Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?
Mar 11th, 2024 by Terry Falk
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Slow To Right Size Its Building Footprint
Two board members want to see plan, faster action amid declining enrollment trend.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Half 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 Hale
MPS Struggles With Teacher Shortage
Could take until 2028 until all classrooms staffed with licensed teachers.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Struggles With Shrinking System
With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Foundation a Vital Resource
Nonprofit helps funds field trips, scholarships and other educational enrichment activities.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races
Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Terry Falk
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Embroiled in a Real Food Fight
Student group protests quality of school lunches. School board considers changes.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Teachers Pay May Rise By 8%
Can MPS afford this? Will state funding be enough to prevent teacher shortages?
Jan 30th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?
State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Milwaukee School Board Debates Budget
Federal pandemic funding means more money to spend, but still not enough.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Terry Falk
School Board Member Moves Into Her District
Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.
May 5th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
A Primer on City School Board Races
Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates
Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
