'I am excited:' Keith Posley takes over as Milwaukee Public Schools' interim superintendent Monday
MILWAUKEE -- Keith Posley will officially lead Milwaukee Public Schools, the largest school district in Wisconsin, beginning Monday, May 21 as interim superintendent.According to a news release from MPS officials, Posley started his career in MPS in 1990 as a school teacher at Franklin.
'It has been an honor:' Superintendent Darienne Driver to leave MPS sooner than planned
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver will step down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) sooner than planned.
Rocket the red dog helps MPS students learn how to respond in emergency situations: 'It engages kids'
MILWAUKEE -- Disasters and emergency situations can happen at any moment, and it's important your child knows how to react.
Milwaukee teachers' union members clash with Gov. Walker supporters outside MPM
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee Public Schools face a $30 million budget deficit, teachers held rally Friday, May 11 outside the Milwaukee Public Museum demanding more state funding.The protesters were met with people arriving for a "meet and greet" Governor Walker was holding inside the museum.The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) has been fighting to eliminate proposed cuts in next year's school budget as MPS plans to eliminate 25 teaching positions among other cuts.
Milwaukee Public Schools to break ground on new Vincent HS stadium
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will break ground on Vincent High School's new stadium on Thursday, May 10.A news release says the new facility will feature synthetic turf for football and soccer and an eight-lane track suitable for Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) events.
'Connect to people:' Olympic speed skater shares motivation, mindfulness with MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be the first message you'd hear from an Olympic medalist during a visit with students in Milwaukee -- but Milwaukee Public Schools officials have expanded teaching "mindfulness and meditation." Olympic speed skater Katherine Reutter-Adamek on Wednesday, May 2 helped students better understand and react to their feelings.
WEDC grant allows MPS schools to expand their 'Fab Labs,' which offer manufacturing experience
MILWAUKEE -- A grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is allowing two Milwaukee Public Schools the opportunity to expand their new "Fab Labs."Fab Labs offer an environment for students to learn about possibilities in manufacturing.
Thanks to the snow! 1 more day of school scheduled for high schoolers in MPS
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students.Due to the snow day on February 8 when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12.
Teachers, supporters picket amid looming MPS deficit: 'Millions of dollars can be re-appropriated'
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers and community members took to the picket line Tuesday, April 24 ahead of a Milwaukee Public Schools' board meeting -- in an effort to bring attention to planned cuts amid a more than $30 million budget deficit.Hundreds took part in the demonstration -- with teachers unhappy with some of the proposals to close the budget gap.
'They really are receptive:' MPS teaches students about financial literacy
MILWAUKEE -- It's a vital skill that can have a lasting effect -- and that's why Milwaukee Public Schools are teaching their students about financial literacy.Financial lessons from a working CPA might seem like a heavy topic for elementary students.
Family suffers another tragedy after young mother killed near 22nd & Orchard
MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.
Milwaukee Board of School Directors names Keith Posley interim superintendent
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, April 12 selected MPS administrator Dr.