'Gonna be a really ugly next few months:' Declining enrollment, growing deficits await next MPS superintendent
MILWAUKEE -- Shrinking enrollment and a dreary budget outlook are among the obstacles facing the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Shrinking enrollment and a dreary budget outlook are among the obstacles facing the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
'Mixed emotions:' Darienne Driver stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver is stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to take on the job of president and CEO for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver is stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to take on the job of president and CEO for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Milwaukee Health Department notes increase in sexually transmitted infections among young people
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department is noting an increase in STIs among people in the City of Milwaukee between the ages of 15 and 24.Milwaukee Public Schools officials were notified of this information at the end of 2017 -- and issued the following statement:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department is noting an increase in STIs among people in the City of Milwaukee between the ages of 15 and 24.Milwaukee Public Schools officials were notified of this information at the end of 2017 -- and issued the following statement:
'Everything has a meaning:' MPS students celebrate Black History Month by going back to their roots
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools students are celebrating Black History Month by going back to their roots, way back.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools students are celebrating Black History Month by going back to their roots, way back.
Student arrested off-campus amid investigation into threats at MPS' Wedgewood Park School
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools student was arrested off school grounds amid an investigation into threats made by a student at Wedgewood Park School near 68th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools student was arrested off school grounds amid an investigation into threats made by a student at Wedgewood Park School near 68th and W.
MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.
Part-time coach at Hamilton HS arrested for exposing a child to harmful material
MILWAUKEE -- A part-time coach from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee is on unpaid leave.Milwaukee police say the 28-year old Milwaukee man was arrested for exposing a child to harmful material.
MILWAUKEE -- A part-time coach from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee is on unpaid leave.Milwaukee police say the 28-year old Milwaukee man was arrested for exposing a child to harmful material.
Milwaukee Public Schools CLOSED Friday, Feb 9
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and offices will be closed Friday, February 9th due to the weather.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and offices will be closed Friday, February 9th due to the weather.
'We are planting seeds for our future:' Career day held at Rufus King Middle School
MILWAUKEE -- A group of local professionals went back to school Wednesday, Feb. 7 -- spending the morning at Milwaukee's Rufus King Middle School for career day.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of local professionals went back to school Wednesday, Feb. 7 -- spending the morning at Milwaukee's Rufus King Middle School for career day.
Kindergarten enrollment for Milwaukee Public Schools begins
MILWAUKEE -- The start of a new school year may seem far away, but now is the time for families to choose a kindergarten or Head Start Program for their little ones.Officials enrollment for kindergarten in Milwaukee Public Schools opened Saturday, February 3rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The start of a new school year may seem far away, but now is the time for families to choose a kindergarten or Head Start Program for their little ones.Officials enrollment for kindergarten in Milwaukee Public Schools opened Saturday, February 3rd.
MPS students put through the paces in Bango Boot Camp; 'Making sure the kids stay active'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have teamed up with Milwaukee Public Schools and Froedtert Hospital to challenge students to be fit in more ways than one.If decibels are any indication of potential success, the students at Rogers Street Academy will have no problem with the Bucks' 30-Day Challenge.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have teamed up with Milwaukee Public Schools and Froedtert Hospital to challenge students to be fit in more ways than one.If decibels are any indication of potential success, the students at Rogers Street Academy will have no problem with the Bucks' 30-Day Challenge.
MPS decides not to move forward with 1 instructional calendar for 2018-19 school year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Thursday, Jan. 18 the decision has been made to not move forward with a proposal for one instructional calendar for the 2018-19 school year -- and instead propose two calendars.In a video posted to YouTube, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver stated, "The plan to move all schools to one early start calendar started as idea that we felt would help improve student success, provide more opportunities for growth, and be financially responsible."However, based on feedback, the school district is not moving forward with that proposal for the next school year.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Thursday, Jan. 18 the decision has been made to not move forward with a proposal for one instructional calendar for the 2018-19 school year -- and instead propose two calendars.In a video posted to YouTube, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver stated, "The plan to move all schools to one early start calendar started as idea that we felt would help improve student success, provide more opportunities for growth, and be financially responsible."However, based on feedback, the school district is not moving forward with that proposal for the next school year.
"She's worked so hard:" MPS teacher honored for long-standing support of MLK celebration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12th honored a local elementary school teacher’s long-standing support of the annual Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12th honored a local elementary school teacher’s long-standing support of the annual Dr.