Group demands change within Milwaukee Public Schools, makes its case with chalk
MILWAUKEE -- We are just two days away from learning if Milwaukee Public Schools will possibly cut ties with the Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday, June 16, a group called We Chalk Your Walk.
MILWAUKEE -- We are just two days away from learning if Milwaukee Public Schools will possibly cut ties with the Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday, June 16, a group called We Chalk Your Walk.
MPS to vote on terminating contract with Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE -- The officer-involved death of George Floyd has sparked conversations about change and reform across the U.S. Locally, Milwaukee Public Schools is now taking a stand when it comes to its relationship with the Milwaukee Police Department.Racial inequalities, police departments and their roles in the community are just a few issues now at the forefront across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- The officer-involved death of George Floyd has sparked conversations about change and reform across the U.S. Locally, Milwaukee Public Schools is now taking a stand when it comes to its relationship with the Milwaukee Police Department.Racial inequalities, police departments and their roles in the community are just a few issues now at the forefront across the country.
'Good to be back:' Some Milwaukee Public Schools staff members return to work amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- While schools remain closed, some Milwaukee public school staff members return to work on Tuesday, May 26.Several employee groups -- including assistant principals, deans and year-round workers -- returned to their regular work locations on Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- While schools remain closed, some Milwaukee public school staff members return to work on Tuesday, May 26.Several employee groups -- including assistant principals, deans and year-round workers -- returned to their regular work locations on Tuesday.
MPS, MPD release video for students on how to enjoy summer vacation amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.
MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.
MPS shares district's virtual commencement plans for graduating seniors: 'We salute the class of 2020'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Chance the Rapper donates $15K to Milwaukee teacher, school
MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.
MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.
'It's challenging:' Single mom faces homeschooling 4 girls amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
How the 'Safer at Home' extension is affecting schools in our area
MILWAUKEE -- High schools like the Milwaukee School of Languages are providing resources and devices today for those in need of technical support.
MILWAUKEE -- High schools like the Milwaukee School of Languages are providing resources and devices today for those in need of technical support.
Milwaukee Public Schools close for remainder of 2019-20 school year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed for the 2019–2020 school year, following a decision by Governor Tony Evers to extend 'Safer at Home' orders on Thursday, April 16."Our priority remains focused on the health and safety of all students, families, and staff," MPS Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed for the 2019–2020 school year, following a decision by Governor Tony Evers to extend 'Safer at Home' orders on Thursday, April 16."Our priority remains focused on the health and safety of all students, families, and staff," MPS Superintendent Dr.
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Voters overwhelmingly OK increasing MPS' revenue limit by $87M through property taxes
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would increase Milwaukee Public Schools' revenue limit through property taxes over a four-year span.With all the votes tallied in the 2020 spring election, 78 percent (67,110 votes) of voters approved of the referendum -- while 22 percent opposed it.With the referendum's approval, there will be a four-year phase-in revenue limit increase totaling $87 million.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would increase Milwaukee Public Schools' revenue limit through property taxes over a four-year span.With all the votes tallied in the 2020 spring election, 78 percent (67,110 votes) of voters approved of the referendum -- while 22 percent opposed it.With the referendum's approval, there will be a four-year phase-in revenue limit increase totaling $87 million.
'More online learning opportunities:' 3 weeks into closure, MPS superintendent offers status update
MILWAUKEE -- Three weeks and counting, Milwaukee Public Schools have been closed since mid-March.
MILWAUKEE -- Three weeks and counting, Milwaukee Public Schools have been closed since mid-March.
'Could last into graduation and beyond:' As schools close for rest of year, options being evaluated
MILWAUKEE -- With governors in states like Kansas ordering schools closed for the remainder of the school year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials with Milwaukee Public Schools Wednesday, April 1 noted plans to meet to develop a long-term plan to ensure students don't fall behind.Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- With governors in states like Kansas ordering schools closed for the remainder of the school year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials with Milwaukee Public Schools Wednesday, April 1 noted plans to meet to develop a long-term plan to ensure students don't fall behind.Gov.
Biden endorses MPS, Racine school referendums
MADISON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came out in support of a pair of Wisconsin school district referendums on Tuesday, a week before the state's presidential primary election.The highly unusual move of a presidential candidate weighing in on a local school referendum comes as Biden and other candidates have been sidelined due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MADISON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came out in support of a pair of Wisconsin school district referendums on Tuesday, a week before the state's presidential primary election.The highly unusual move of a presidential candidate weighing in on a local school referendum comes as Biden and other candidates have been sidelined due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MPS gives free lunches to help families after schools close
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is among many districts now closed until further notice, and that is making it difficult for some families to meet their children's basic needs.MPS leaders say they are doing everything to help their families get through this difficult time, right now, that starts with free lunches.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is among many districts now closed until further notice, and that is making it difficult for some families to meet their children's basic needs.MPS leaders say they are doing everything to help their families get through this difficult time, right now, that starts with free lunches.
'Be careful:' Milwaukee man who died from COVID-19 was an MPS employee
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continues to grow higher, so does the data that health experts are poring over."Positivity rate has increased by about 3%, so we're about 15.4% for positivity rate," said Jeanette Kowalik, City of Milwaukee health commissioner.The Milwaukee County medical examiner said Wednesday, March 25 that a 60-year-old African American man died in his home near Midtown as a result of complications from COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continues to grow higher, so does the data that health experts are poring over."Positivity rate has increased by about 3%, so we're about 15.4% for positivity rate," said Jeanette Kowalik, City of Milwaukee health commissioner.The Milwaukee County medical examiner said Wednesday, March 25 that a 60-year-old African American man died in his home near Midtown as a result of complications from COVID-19.
MPS superintendent: All schools closed 'until further notice' due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.