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.
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.
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
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.
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 interfaith breakfast; message of community
Leaders within Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools gathered on Saturday, Feb. 7 for the annual interfaith breakfast.
Leaders within Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools gathered on Saturday, Feb. 7 for the annual interfaith breakfast.
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.
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 Public Schools (MPS) announced all schools and sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23 due to the extreme cold and weather conditions.
Wisconsin releases final $8M to Milwaukee Public Schools, audit submitted
Milwaukee Public schools received the final $8 million in state funding, the last installment of withheld funds from 2025.
Milwaukee Public schools received the final $8 million in state funding, the last installment of withheld funds from 2025.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 on Wednesday shared an update on the district's lead-paint stabilization efforts.
Milwaukee Public Schools on Wednesday shared an update on the district's lead-paint stabilization efforts.
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 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 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.
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.
Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.
School abuse accusations, 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.
Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.
MPS ending Carmen Northwest charter
Milwaukee Public Schools is breaking up with one of its charter schools, meaning the campus and its 550 students will have to find a new home.
Milwaukee Public Schools is breaking up with one of its charter schools, meaning the campus and its 550 students will have to find a new home.
MPS ending Carmen Northwest charter, school will need new home
Milwaukee Public Schools is breaking up with Carmen Northwest, one of its charter schools, meaning the campus will have to find a new home.
Milwaukee Public Schools is breaking up with Carmen Northwest, one of its charter schools, meaning the campus will have to find a new home.
MPS child abuse case; former teacher gets no charges after video circulates
Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.
Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.