Megan O’Halloran

Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?

Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

MPS Slow To Right Size Its Building Footprint

Two board members want to see plan, faster action amid declining enrollment trend.

MPS Struggles With Shrinking System

With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?

MPS Seeks To Revise School Calendar

Seeking earlier start to 2024-25 school year for elementary students, creating a uniform calendar for system.

MPS Budget Underfunds Teaching Positions

Shortfall will hit $74 million, 14.4% of needed funding in 2024, report finds.

Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs

ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

Milwaukee Election Results

Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

ARPA Money Could Expand Two Milwaukee Mental Health Programs

Two community mental health providers plan expansion with county ARPA funds.

MTEA Announces MPS School Board Endorsements

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

Gov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids

A champion of education funding, helping our schools' national ranking rise. Tim Michels would take us backward.

Milwaukee School Board Debates Budget

Federal pandemic funding means more money to spend, but still not enough.

Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction

But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.

Broad Coalition of Wisconsin Leaders Endorses Jessica Katzenmeyer for Congress

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

Community input sought for Emigh Playfield enhancement

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

Milwaukee College Prep Sticks With MPS

Charter school group sued MPS, then decided to stay. It’s all about the money.

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Goodbye Columbus

And hello Cuba. MPS replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

DPI budget proposal provides support “our kids deserve” say public education advocates

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract

Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.

MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”

Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?

Contribution to Alex Brower of $50

Education Activists Turn To Misinformation To Distort GOP Budget

Public education activists should be honest about the large increase and they should be grateful to taxpayers for the hard-earned dollars provided to fund it

Milwaukee School Board Director Megan O’Halloran Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for Alderwoman of Milwaukee’s 14th District

"I am honored to have the strong support of Director O'Halloran."

7 Numbers That Explain The Election

Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.

Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board

Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Congratulates Megan O’Halloran on Commanding Primary Victory in Distrcit 8 School Board Race

O’Halloran garnered more than 65 percent of the vote in the three-way race and will face Kathryn Gabor in the spring election on Tuesday, April 2.

Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board

February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.

Milwaukee Area Labor Council MPS Board of Directors Endorsements

The Milwaukee Area Labor Council has nearly 100 affiliated local unions representing approximately 25,000 workers in the metro Milwaukee area.

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $25

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Create Strong Pro-Public School Majority

Electing a school board to serve MPS students; strengthen and fund public education; fight back against ineffective charter programs

Megan O’Halloran Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Parent Activist and Public School Advocate Has a Bold Vision for MPS

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $20