Former MPS board member Aisha Carr sentenced to probation

A former Milwaukee Public Schools board member was sentenced to probation on Friday for filling out a defective campaign finance report.

Threat against Milwaukee student walkout, police investigate

Milwaukee Public Schools said police are investigating a threat made against a student walkout, which had been planned for Wednesday, Feb. 11.

MPS mental health services, district awarded $5M federal grant

Milwaukee Public Schools announced the district has been awarded a $5 million grant to support school-based mental health services for students.

MPS $46M budget deficit; hiring freeze, class caps proposed at meeting

Milwaukee Public Schools leaders say they are now facing a $46 million budget shortfall, and administrators laid out initial steps Tuesday night, Feb. 10, aimed at stabilizing the district’s finances.

MPS addresses $46 million budget gap
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Milwaukee Public Schools leaders say they are now facing a $46 million budget shortfall, and administrators laid out initial steps Tuesday night, Feb. 10, aimed at stabilizing the district’s finances.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget gap nearly $50M
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Recent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools revealed a $46 million budget gap caused by years of overspending, rising transportation costs, and state funding failing to keep pace with inflation.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget gap nearly $50M; years of overspending

Milwaukee Public Schools is facing a nearly $50 million budget gap. The latest round of audits found the school district overspent.

FULL INTERVIEW: MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius
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MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius spoke about the budget woes being experienced by the school district. This is the complete interview with FOX6's Bill Miston.

Milwaukee Public Schools: Budget priorities revealed by district

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed on Friday, Feb. 6, the district’s priorities for the 2026–27 budget.

Extreme cold warning: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday, Jan. 23

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced all schools and sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23 due to the extreme cold and weather conditions.

Milwaukee school resource officers; mixed views surface at public meeting

Community members are questioning the impact of school resource officers nearly 10 months after their return to Milwaukee Public Schools, with calls for more data and transparency.

MPS SROs hold community meeting
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Community members are questioning the impact of school resource officers nearly 10 months after their return to Milwaukee Public Schools, with calls for more data and transparency.

Milwaukee Public Schools payroll issue; staff paychecks missing

Where is the money? That is the question many Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) employees asked on Friday, Jan. 2, after they did not get a paycheck in their bank accounts.

MPS lead crisis: District shares update on lead paint stabilization efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools says lead stabilization work is complete at 99 elementary schools, finishing ahead of deadline and costing more than $43 million, with new steps planned to prevent future issues.

Milwaukee police investigate Grantosa School child abuse report

Milwaukee police are investigating another report of child abuse at an MPS, this time involving a 5-year-old at Grantosa Drive School.

Milwaukee Public Schools sued; staffer accused of locking students in boiler room

Several parents are now suing Milwaukee Public Schools. They claim a former paraprofessional locked their students inside a boiler room as punishment.

Accusations of abuse by school staff; Milwaukee parents take legal action

Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.