MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event
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The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.

MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event

The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.

MPS nurses, therapists to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) staff are among those next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mental health awareness integrated in Milwaukee classrooms
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This has been a tough year for students. There is so much stress both in and out of the classroom. However, some students are finding their best relief -- is inside their school.

MPS adds packaged supper meals at Stop, Grab, & Go meal sites

MPS will begin offering packaged supper meals along with breakfasts and lunches at 50 Stop, Grab, & Go sites.

MPS students recognized for work in 1st virtual enrichment program

A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.

Old Milwaukee schools to become affordable housing

The City of Milwaukee recently decided to move forward with Gorman's plans to turn the old high school into new, affordable family housing -- 64 one and two-bedroom apartments.

Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for students
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To help boost success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating two and a half million dollars to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.

Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for low-income students

To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.

Campaign aimed at recruitment amid teacher shortage
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Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.

MPS launches campaign to keep student-athletes engaged, active

While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.

'Why They Teach:' Campaign to boost recruitment amid shortage

Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.

MPS offers no-contact 'Head Start' registration, enrollment down

The district's Head Start program, normally in 35 different sites across Milwaukee, is now remote. Williams said enrollment needs a boost.

Over 3,000 MPS students haven't shown up for virtual learning

This comes more than five weeks after the early start calendar began -- and three weeks after the traditional.

Connect Milwaukee provides tech, online support for MPS students

To help ensure success, a local foundation helped ensure every MPS student had laptop and internet access — but more support is needed.

MPS teachers 'personalize' e-learning, finalize outdoor classroom

Staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Clement Avenue School are working to tailor virtual learning to each student while an outdoor classroom is finalized amid COVID.

MPS Foundation's #ConnectMilwaukee campaign enters Phase II

The MPS Foundation is launching Phase 2 of the #ConnectMilwaukee campaign which focuses on additional technical support for MPS students and staff.

'Can create traumas:' MPS teacher criticized for showing Blake video in class

The chair of Black Educators Caucus MKE said the conversation is an important one, but criticized the teacher for not giving parents a heads up.