UWM supply drive helps MPS schools
Two Milwaukee Public Schools benefited Friday, Oct. 15 from a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee drive.
New push to get high school seniors to tackle the FAFSA
With the completion of federal financial aid forms down 14% in just two years at Milwaukee Public Schools, the district along with MATC and UW-Milwaukee have a call to action.
MPS' Maple Tree virtual due to COVID
Milwaukee Public Schools' Maple Tree School will move to virtual learning due to COVID-19, MPS officials announced Sunday, Oct. 10.
3 new MPS schools transition to virtual learning due to COVID
Three Milwaukee Public Schools will move to virtual learning and return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
FAFSA application drop during COVID
Virtual learning and heading into the job force are perhaps just a few reasons fewer high school seniors applied for federal financial aid. It's a concerning indicator when it comes to college enrollment and the push to gain access and overcome financial barriers.
3 MPS schools virtual due to COVID, calls for Milwaukee mask mandate
As of Thursday night, the MPS COVID-19 dashboard showed 595 open COVID cases as the teachers' union calls for a citywide mask mandate.
2 Milwaukee Public Schools virtual due to COVID-19
Two more Milwaukee Public Schools are moving to virtual learning due to COVID-19, an MPS dashboard shows on Thursday, Sept. 30.
MPS Lancaster School virtual due to COVID
Milwaukee Public Schools' Lancaster School will move to virtual learning due to COVID.
MPS bus issues amid hiring challenges weeks into school year
A Milwaukee child has only been to school one day out of three weeks worth of classes. Her mother says it's because she can't get there. Lakeside Bus Company says hiring continues to be a challenge, and it's making significant investments in recruitment initiatives.
Gun 'flashed' outside North Division, MPS says
Milwaukee police responded to North Division High School near 9th and Center after “an individual with a gun flashed that weapon outside the school building."
College Possible helping students get college-ready
College Possible is helping students facing challenges during this pandemic because they say it's so crucial for the organization to get kids college-ready.
MPS funding: Friday attendance key
Funding for Wisconsin's public schools will be determined by Friday's enrollment. MPS pushing families to make sure students attend.
MPS funding: Friday attendance key for public schools
Funding for Wisconsin's public schools will be determined by Friday's enrollment. MPS pushing families to make sure students attend.