Milwaukee Public Schools

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools are preparing to meet virtually on Thursday, July 16 with plans to determine how schools will navigate learning come fall.It's a dilemma parents and caregivers likely didn't expect they'd be facing.

MILWAUKEE -- With doors at Milwaukee Public Schools locked, families who would normally come to the district building to enroll their children are now registering for classes curbside due to the COVID-19 pandemic.With no physical contact and being confined to their own personal space, social distancing for MPS staff and families has already begun.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and administrators are weighing in on the district's proposed reopening plan, expressing concerns about a possible return to the classroom this fall.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, July 14 is hosting its first day of curbside enrollment.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors set a special meeting for Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss "the phased-in MPS school reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year."The meeting will be held virtually -- and public testimony will be heard during the meeting.Those who wish to testify must register in advance to receive a participation code to enter the meeting.

MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen in the fall.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is debating what its reopening plan will look like for the fall -- and time is ticking for parents to share their thoughts on the matter.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released on Monday, June 29 its School Reopening Survey for students and families to gather input on how to safely welcome back students for the 2020-21 school year.Surveys will be distributed to families via email, US Mail, and other methods and will ask how they feel MPS can best serve families this upcoming year.MPS administration recently outlined scenarios that will be considered for students and educators returning in the fall.MPS Superintendent Keith Posley issued the following statement in a news release:

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is discussing reopening plans for students come fall.

MILWAUKEE -- A local donor has contributed $260,000 to the MPS Foundation's #ConnectMilwaukee campaign.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors on Thursday night, June 18 passed a resolution that ends the district's contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department.The decision was unanimous, with some minor amendments made to the wording of the proposed resolution.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and the GE Foundation announced on Wednesday, June 17 the creation of six digital fabrication labs to help inspire and prepare MPS students for a STEM-driven and innovative future.The GE Innovation Labs are the final phase of the GE Foundation grant to MPS in 2010 that will conclude during the 2020-21 school year.The GE Innovation Labs will serve as a place for MPS students to learn, create, play and invent using problem-solving skills, teamwork and tools for authentic problems.