Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

By David Crowley - Jun 7th, 2024 09:58 am

MILWAUKEE – Following the news that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling for operational and instructional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement.

“As an MPS parent and alumni, I strongly believe our children deserve the best education possible. The community continues to express concerns and frustration about the state of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Our residents, families, and kids deserve action now. With that in mind, I support Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to direct funding for operational and instructional audits of MPS. Accountability and transparency are the way forward, and we need answers in order to address these challenges, identify solutions, and move forward. I’m looking ahead to working with Governor Evers and local leaders to ensure every possible tool is provided for Milwaukee County students to succeed.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: David Crowley, Tony Evers

Government: Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Public Schools

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