MPS layoffs plan draws pushback as district works to close $46M gap
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
MPS cuts face backlash
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
MPS budget gap; 201 positions impacted in district reductions
Milwaukee Public Schools plans to reduce about 201 non-classroom positions to help close a $46 million budget gap while protecting classroom instruction and class sizes.
Milwaukee Public Schools plans to reduce about 201 non-classroom positions to help close a $46 million budget gap while protecting classroom instruction and class sizes.
Milwaukee family claims school bus driver fell asleep, company disputes
Milwaukee family says a school bus driver appeared asleep near 32nd and Locust on Monday, March 23, but the bus company disputes the claim and says the driver pulled over early for a break.
Milwaukee family says a school bus driver appeared asleep near 32nd and Locust on Monday, March 23, but the bus company disputes the claim and says the driver pulled over early for a break.
City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools kick off 'Hello Summer'
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius on Monday, March 23 launched the city’s Hello Summer efforts.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius on Monday, March 23 launched the city’s Hello Summer efforts.
Missing Milwaukee teen’s mother alleges MPS teacher aided runaway
A Milwaukee mother says her 15-year-old son has been missing since Feb. 28 and believes his former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher helped him run away as police continue investigating.
A Milwaukee mother says her 15-year-old son has been missing since Feb. 28 and believes his former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher helped him run away as police continue investigating.
MPS budget gap; board approves 263 job cuts to reduce deficit
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders approved cutting 263 jobs after a 5-2 board vote on Monday, March 9, as the district works to address a $46 million deficit caused by overspending identified in recent audits.
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders approved cutting 263 jobs after a 5-2 board vote on Monday, March 9, as the district works to address a $46 million deficit caused by overspending identified in recent audits.
MPS board approves job cuts amid budget shortfall
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders approved cutting 263 jobs after a 5-2 board vote on Monday, March 9, as the district works to address a $46 million deficit caused by overspending identified in recent audits.
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders approved cutting 263 jobs after a 5-2 board vote on Monday, March 9, as the district works to address a $46 million deficit caused by overspending identified in recent audits.
Milwaukee Public Schools budget proposals; board meeting Monday
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed cutting more than 263 non-classroom positions to help bridge a $46 million structural budget deficit. The school board will vote on this proposal Monday.
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed cutting more than 263 non-classroom positions to help bridge a $46 million structural budget deficit. The school board will vote on this proposal Monday.
MPS budget gap, proposals would cut 260 non-classroom positions
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced a series of budget proposals designed to address the district’s $46 million structural budget gap.
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced a series of budget proposals designed to address the district’s $46 million structural budget gap.
Free MPS lead-screening clinic set for Feb. 24 at Keefe Avenue School
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a lead-screening clinic for its students and other children in the community at Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a lead-screening clinic for its students and other children in the community at Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
MPS parent charged in GreenTree Prep Academy attack
A Milwaukee woman faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors say she assaulted school safety officers and threatened to return with a gun during a fight at GreenTree Preparatory Academy last week.
A Milwaukee woman faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors say she assaulted school safety officers and threatened to return with a gun during a fight at GreenTree Preparatory Academy last week.
GreenTree Prep Academy attack; woman faces battery, threat charges
A Milwaukee woman faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors say she assaulted school safety officers and threatened to return with a gun during a fight at GreenTree Preparatory Academy last week.
A Milwaukee woman faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors say she assaulted school safety officers and threatened to return with a gun during a fight at GreenTree Preparatory Academy last week.
MPS highlights Project ADAM partnership, cardiac safety efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.
Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.