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Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction
MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust
Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy
Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent Race Has Big Stakes
Incumbent Jill Underly faces tough challenge by Brittany Kinser.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?
Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy
Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Excellence Ends School Charter
Its demise leaves questions about 'zero-tolerance' approach to discipline.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Remembering John Hagedorn
Wide ranging political activist and strategist, professor and expert on gangs was 76.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents
Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
The Legacy of Tony Earl
The Democratic governor believed that 'good policy is good politics,' and proceeded accordingly.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Dave Cieslewicz
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Goodwill Donating Building To Charter School
Former factory building would be donated to Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Starting On ThriveOn King Project
$105 million project will transform former Schuster's/Gimbels department store.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Blood Center Announced As ThriveOn King Tenant
Operation will focus on increasing blood donations from diverse communities.
May 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New High School Planned in Bronzeville
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.
May 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Started National Education Movement
School choice started here, and now has 76 programs in 32 states.
Jan 28th, 2022 by George Mitchell
Despite retirement, Dr. Howard Fuller’s Work Isn’t Over
The storied educator is still working with students, trying to make a difference in their lives.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community
The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.
May 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
School Vouchers a Danger For Democrats
The issue could lose them enough voters in Milwaukee to lose the state.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
7 Seek State School Superintendent Job
Who are they and what are the key issues in the February primary race?
Feb 9th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Poll Shows Surprising Support for MPS
Most think MPS needs more funding and would back it in the referendum, poll shows.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Truth About Busing
Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Kamala Is Dead Wrong on Busing
And the Milwaukee busing plan was a dramatic example of this.
Jul 8th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Is 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 Falk
Group Wants Independent North Division
Community group calls for MPS school to be run by independent, African American board.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?
NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How MPS Is Hurt By Its “Friends”
North Division controversy raises issue: which schools best serve low-income black students?
Mar 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Fifth-straight year the publication is honored by state-wide contest.
May 15th, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Public, Charter, Choice School Leaders Together
They build relationships at Schools That Can training session.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Can Wisconsin Democrats Rebuild Their Brand?
Maybe the party needs to think like a business and rethink the product it offers.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
The Legacy of Annette Polly Williams
The author of school choice later became its opponent. Williams was controversial -- and misunderstood -- right to the end.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Fuller Endorses Common Core
Former MPS superintendent says the educational standards are good for students and teachers.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Voucher Madness
Gov. Walker wants lots more choice schools, except in Republican districts. Why?
Feb 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New Network of Charter Schools Coming
Ex-MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller is helping lead effort, which will delay schools opening to 2014-2015.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Is Mayor Norquist Sleeping on School Choice?
In the London Times, Mayor John Norquist is prominently quoted in a story on Milwaukee's school choice program.
Jul 5th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise and Fall of Polly Williams
Time was when Rep. Annette Polly Williams (D-Milwaukee) was the star of the conservative talk circuit.
Jun 27th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
