MPS board recall; over 37k signatures gathered, questions arise

Organizers of the effort to recall half of the Milwaukee Public Schools school board say they've gathered 37,000 signatures, and they're looking for more.

MPS superintendent search: Eduardo Galvan offered interim job

Following interviews of three final candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, July 15, the board has extended an offer to Mr. Eduardo Galvan.

MPS board superintendent search; final candidates revealed

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors determined its final candidates for the position of interim superintendent in a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 25.

Aisha Carr, former MPS school board member, charged with misconduct

Former Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr has been criminally charged with two felonies. She resigned in May.

Future of leadership at MPS: search for a new superintendent

From fallout following a financial scandal, to now the search for new leadership. There’s so much up in the air for Milwaukee Public Schools as the district searches for a new superintendent.

Search for a new superintendent at MPS
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The search is on for a new superintendent to lead Milwaukee Public Schools, a process that could take a while.

Milwaukee Public Schools: Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors took action on Monday evening, June 17 and named Eduardo Galvan as acting superintendent of the district.

Milwaukee School Board special meeting
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The Milwaukee School Board is set to have a special meeting on Monday, June 17, to consider possible action to replace now-former MPS Superintendent Keith Posley.

MPS board approves $1.5 billion budget, corrective action plan

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved its proposed $1.5 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at its board meeting Thursday, June 13.

MPS board meeting begins
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The MPS board of directors could sign off on a nearly one-and-a-half billion dollar budget for the next school. Tensions are already high as people are scheduled to speak during public comment.

MPS board members recall; group forms to make the push

A group of parents, activists and taxpayers want to do a clean house with the Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of Directors as the district navigates its financial mess.

MPS finance scandal: 'Corrective Action Plan' submitted to state

Milwaukee Public Schools submitted an updated draft for corrective action to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the board announced.

MPS finance scandal: Alderman demands answers, action from board

A Milwaukee alderman is demanding that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors provide some answers about its current financial crisis.

Alderman Scott Spiker MPS press conference
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Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker, joined by Angela Harris, hosted a press conference on Monday, June 10, regarding action needed by MPS Board and the 2024/25 budget.

MPS finance scandal: Evers calls for audits, mayor offers help

Gov. Tony Evers called for additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools – and Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered support from the city – on Friday.

Milwaukee mayor addresses funding crisis at MPS
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with City Comptroller Bill Christianson, held a press conference to address the funding crisis at Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee mayor to discuss MPS funding issues
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a press conference later in the day on Friday, June 7, to discuss next steps for funding MPS following the announcement financial aid from the state would be withheld.

MPS comptroller position opens, board answers few questions

The Milwaukee Public School board held its first press conference since the resignation of superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, June 5, but very few questions were answered.

MPS superintendent Keith Posley resigns; school district's next steps

In the agreement between superintendent Keith Posley and the school board, Posley acknowledges his irrevocable resignation from the board effective June 30.