Dr. Keith P. Posley, former superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
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The Fear Factor at MPS
Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
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
New Report Finds Serious Issues With MPS HR Department
The issues are indicative of the district's lack of an identity.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds
2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
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.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
School Board Elections Not Very Democratic
Three of four Milwaukee races have just one candidate. Why? Changes needed?
Jan 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit
Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock
But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Unanimously Passes $1.5 Billion Budget
13 schools could close, merge as part of long-range facilities plan.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Consultant Will Guide Decisions
But it seems to be more about renovating or building new facilities than closing old ones.
Oct 9th, 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
Wisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
The Unknown MPS Office
Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess
Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
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
Who Is Eduardo Galvan?
New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
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
UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget
Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Margaret Faust
Recall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members
Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How Will School Board Hire New Superintendent?
What's the likely process and how were past decisions made?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State
Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Alderman Calls For Delaying MPS Referendum Implementation
Scott Spiker wants MPS to delay increasing taxes as approved in spring referendum.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Not Interested in MPS Takeover
Johnson says no to city takeover, adds that all Milwaukee schools should be focused on better outcomes.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting
School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Evan Casey
The Fall of a School Superintendent
The inside story: Why MPS superintendent Keith Posley could be fired.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Terry Falk
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
State Could Withhold Milwaukee Public Schools Funding Over Reporting Failures
Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold payments unless corrective action is taken
May 30th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
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
MPS Lost Just 51 Students This Year
Has long-term decline in enrollment ended? MPS officials see encouraging signs.
May 5th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns
Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.
May 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts
School referendum dollars and resulting state funding hikes come in slowly.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member
Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Lawsuit Charges MPS Principal Abused First Grader for Having Gay Parents
Milwaukee Public Schools administration, school board took no action, federal suit claims.
Mar 26th, 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
MPS Program Prepares Students for Careers That ‘Don’t Exist Yet’
Junior Achievement partners on new program at Bay View and Marshall high schools.
Jan 24th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers
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 Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Report Finds High Teacher Turnover in State
Problem biggest for MPS and other districts and schools teaching vulnerable populations.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Terry Falk
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 Seeks To Revise School Calendar
Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.
Jun 26th, 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
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Faces Future Financial Crisis
System will see deficits explode beginning in 2026-27 school year.
May 22nd, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions
Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.
May 14th, 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
State Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS
Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
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
Milwaukee Charter School Enrollment Declines
After years of growth down 3% this year. Why? New report may shed some light.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Terry Falk
MPS Faces Teacher, Staff Shortage
System may be short as many as 600 staff.
Nov 15th, 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
Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd
Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Schools Face Financial Feast and Famine
MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.
May 25th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Students Ask for Action on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson, Chief Norman sit down with sixth-grade students at Roosevelt Middle School.
May 18th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
How Should Schools Approach Diversity?
The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Legislature Considers Breaking Up MPS
Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield
Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Relief Funds Don’t Air Condition Buildings
Temperature hit the 90s last week and many buildings lack AC.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Milwaukee College Prep Sticks With MPS
Charter school group sued MPS, then decided to stay. It’s all about the money.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Terry Falk
Franklin Square Playfield Opens
It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
MPS Fights Two Pandemics
COVID-19 and inequality. Lower rates of vaccination and less academic progress for minorities.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Terry Falk
The Fight Over Standardized Testing
MPS, urban school systems push federal government for testing waivers, citing lost instruction time during pandemic.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Terry Falk
How Milwaukee’s School Board Has Changed
More women, more with professional educational experience, and no voucher supporters.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Reconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards
Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Terry Falk
City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand
Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk
MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans
Schools will bring students back in phases.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Sam Woods
MPS Still Tougher on Black Students?
Federal settlement cited disproportionate discipline. Posley says progress being made.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Sam Woods
Hybrid 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 Falk
School Districts Battle Over In-Person Classes
Parents push for this as health officials, teachers say state’s spiking pandemic makes this unsafe.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Terry Falk
MPS Expands Free Meal Sites, Learning Materials
District now distributing free meals at 25 sites
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning
Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
MPS Offers Breakfast and Lunch To Go
Free breakfast, lunch and instructional kits offered at 20 school sites, see our list.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools
Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.
Mar 14th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees
Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?
If not, what's their real purpose?
Jan 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk
After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety
Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Terry Falk
MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”
Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?
Oct 29th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Custer Playfield Reopens
New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Columbia Playfield Reopens
Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
