Statement from Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver

Dr. Darienne Driver

Dear MPS Community,

May 20 will be my last day as Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with our students, teachers, families, principals, administrators, and community partners during the past six years – two years as the district’s first Chief Innovation Officer and four years as the first female Superintendent of Schools.

I am proud of the success MPS and our children have experienced during this time. More students are graduating; early literacy rates are improving; our young people have access to more rigorous academic programs and extra-curricular opportunities; and our connections with the community have grown, bringing more resources and support to our schools and students.

I love and have given my heart and soul to serving Milwaukee Public Schools and have no regrets. I am disappointed in the way my exit has been handled. It has taken time, energy, and attention away from the celebrations our young people are experiencing during this season of celebration, hope and new beginnings.

I am thankful to the village that has supported our schools and students; our families who have trusted us with the education of their children; the talented students we serve; and my colleagues in schools and Central Services.

I know we will stay focused on what matters most – the success of our young people. Continue your good work for our students and schools. I will always be MPS Proud.

About Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district’s commitment to improvement continues to show results:

• More MPS students are taking college-level Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses;
• The MPS Class of 2017 earned $63+ million in scholarships; and
• MPS is home to seven of the state and nation’s top high schools according to U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post.

Learn more about MPS by visiting our website. More news is available at mpsmke.com/news.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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