MPS: Record 1,000+ graduates offered scholarships, grants

Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday announced $113 million in scholarships and grants were offered to a district record 1,056 graduates.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget passes; $1.5B for FY26 school year

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed on Tuesday night, June 24 a $1.5 billion balanced budget for the FY26 school year.

MPS 2025-2026 budget proposal; board to vote Tuesday

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is expected to vote on its $1.5 billion 2025-2026 budget proposal on Tuesday, June 24.

MPS submits financial reports to state, missed multiple deadlines

MPS, after missing multiple deadlines, announced that it has submitted required financial reports to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

MPS lead crisis; update outlines response plan, more violations found

On Tuesday, June 17, Milwaukee Public Schools shared its Lead Action Plan Report ahead of the school district’s board meeting.

Milwaukee teacher's aide self-deports to El Salvador

An MPS teacher's aide, given an order to self-deport earlier this month, said goodbye to Milwaukee. She is on her way to El Salvador.

Wisconsin withholds aid from Milwaukee Public Schools; deadline missed

Wisconsin is withholding new aid to Milwaukee Public Schools after missing yet another deadline to turn in its financial reports to the state.

MPS financial reports: Friday deadline, state funding at risk

Milwaukee Public Schools has one more day to get financial reports to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or risk losing money.

MPS deadline; risks losing more state money
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Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) risks losing more state money. The district has to turn in audited financial reports by Friday, May 30.

MPS lead crisis; RFK Jr. pressed on prevention effort cuts

Before U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. even said a word during Tuesday's hearing, vice chair and Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin criticized Kennedy over his handling of the department.

Milwaukee lead cleanup complete at Starms Early Childhood Center

Milwaukee Public Schools announced lead cleanup efforts are complete at Starms Early Childhood Center and the building has passed inspection by the City of Milwaukee Health Department.

Pulaski High School rodent activity, kitchen cleared to reopen

The Milwaukee Health Department said Pulaski High School has corrected all violations after signs of rodent activity were found in the school's kitchen.

MPS again missing financial reporting deadlines, funding at risk

The money mess at Milwaukee Public Schools means the district risks losing state funds, again. And this problem could impact you, wherever you live in Wisconsin.

MPS missing financial deadlines again
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The money mess at Milwaukee Public Schools means the district risks losing state funds, again. And this problem could impact you, wherever you live in Wisconsin.