Vote will determine whether MPS students are headed back to class

Students in Milwaukee Public Schools have been out of class for more than a year. On March 23, we will learn if those students will soon be back in the classroom. 

MPS board to vote Tuesday on return to in-person learning

Milwaukee Public Schools officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom. 

MPS plan calls for in-person class 4 days a week starting in April
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Milwaukee Public School officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom, but the union says teachers still don't feel safe. 

Staggered MPS reopening: Plan calls for in-person class 4 days a week

Milwaukee Public School officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom, but the union says teachers still don't feel safe. 

RBG Scholarship offered to MPS women of color interested in law school
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The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is honoring a legal powerhouse while helping young minority women find their own success. It's an effort to help high school seniors pave their way. 

RBG Scholarship offered to MPS women of color interested in law school

The collaboration with the Milwaukee Bar Association, Marquette University Law School and the University of Wisconsin Law School is aimed at helping more MPS young women of color enter the field of law.

MPS teacher shares COVID-19 vaccination experience: 'No-brainer'
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On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process , following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.

MPS teacher shares COVID-19 vaccination experience: 'No-brainer'

On Thursday, FOX6 News got a firsthand look at the process -- following one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher as she got the COVID-19 vaccine.

3 Milwaukee clinics to offer 17K vaccines to teachers by mid-March

The City of Milwaukee is launching three new community COVID-19 vaccination sites designed to get educators vaccinated -- and to do it quickly. 

MPS superintendent rolls up sleeve, receives COVID-19 vaccine
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The head of Milwaukee Public Schools received his COVID-19 vaccine as a majority of the district remains closed and staff is divided about returning and getting the shot. 

MPS workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; here's how to register

Milwaukee Public Schools announced Friday, Feb. 26 that registration is open to district employees. Here's what you need to know.

300 MPS students return to in-person learning on Monday

Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class Monday, Feb. 8 -- for the first time since March. 

Black History Month kicks off with inspiring campaign in SE WI
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People of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds came together in the summer of 2020 to support the Black Lives Matter movement -- and demand change within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Months later, voices are still speaking up and embracing diversity.

Black History Month kicks off with inspiring campaign in SE WI

As the nation kicks off Black History Month, there is a campaign taking place that is inspiring many in southeast Wisconsin.

MPS staff to get COVID-19 vaccine as district preps for return

While some MPS nursing staff members have received the vaccine, educators are in line for inoculations on March 1.

300 MPS students to go back to class and parents wonder 'how they'll pick'
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Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class for the first time since March, but parents don't know yet who will get that opportunity. 

300 MPS students to go back to class; parents wonder 'how they'll pick'

Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class for the first time since March, but parents don't know yet who will get that opportunity.