MPS 'mask optional' policy lasted 1 day

Masks were optional for MPS students on Tuesday, but the relaxed rules were short-lived. The superintendent said COVID data from Tuesday showed a spike.

MPS news conference on mask mandate
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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley addresses the latest on the district's mask mandate.

MPS mask mandate returns
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Masks will be mandatory for all Milwaukee Public Schools' students and staff in all district buildings starting Wednesday.

MPS mask mandate returns, school district announces

Milwaukee Public Schools announced Tuesday that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings.

MPS breakup: Evers vetoes Republican bills on schools, COVID

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 28 bills Friday, including ones that would have dissolved MPS and prevented certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

MPS makes masks optional in April
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Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.

MPS makes masks optional in April

Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.

MPS votes against 4-day school week study

Milwaukee Public Schools voted against a feasibility study to explore a four-day school week.

MPS breakup, 4-day week discussed in virtual town hall

A virtual Milwaukee Public Schools town hall Wednesday night included a discussion about splitting up the district. A four-day week was on the agenda.

Wisconsin Senate ends session; MPS breakup, youth prison voted on

The Wisconsin Senate wrapped up the state's two-year legislative session Tuesday night with votes on a new juvenile prison and school vouchers.

MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate
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A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.

MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate

A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.

Bucks' Brook Lopez book donation to MPS, Next Door Foundation

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is providing nearly $70,000 in donated books and funds to three MPS schools and to Next Door Foundation.

Break up MPS? Wisconsin Assembly passes bill

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill intended to break up MPS, and another bill to expand school voucher eligibility to all students.

MPS redistricting plans, public hearing scheduled

The MPS school board will consider a process and timeline for redistricting at a Feb. 22 meeting. Two maps will be considered.

Milwaukee students' Black history event brings figures to life

Students at Milwaukee's Maple Tree School are celebrating African Americans who made history by becoming them through an annual event.

South Division High School shooting threat, man arrested

Police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Milwaukee man in connection to a shooting threat at South Division High School earlier in the week.

MPS reduces virtual learning period

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced virtual learning for schools will be reduced to five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate has been reached within a 14-day window.