Milwaukee Public Schools

'They really are receptive:' MPS teaches students about financial literacy

April 23, 2018 4:33pm CDT

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

April 19, 2018 10:05pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.

Budget meeting dispute: MPS school board director tells teachers' union VP to 'go to hell'

April 18, 2018 4:36pm CDT

Milwaukee Board of School Directors names Keith Posley interim superintendent

April 13, 2018 5:33am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, April 12 selected MPS administrator Dr.

'Serious mess:' Teachers, parents concerned over how MPS will solve $30M shortfall

April 11, 2018 5:39pm CDT

MILWAUKEE -- One of the highly-anticipated meetings of Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of School Directors -- to work out possible budget cuts -- never quite got off the ground.

'Here's the reality:' 3 overflow rooms as MPS leaders crunch numbers amid looming deficit

April 10, 2018 10:20pm CDT

$30M deficit: MPS board to discuss next year's budget; concerned parents expected to attend

April 10, 2018 5:01pm CDT

MPS invites public to attend meetings, help develop plan for school discipline

April 6, 2018 10:07am CDT

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a series of townhall-style meetings with the public to talk about the districts disciplinary practices.

'Gonna be a really ugly next few months:' Declining enrollment, growing deficits await next MPS superintendent

April 4, 2018 6:45pm CDT

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

April 3, 2018 5:53pm CDT

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.

'This could be us:' MPS superintendent stands up for students who took part in walkouts

March 14, 2018 10:19pm CDT

'What if today is our last?' Tense moments at Pulaski HS after report of individual with weapon

March 14, 2018 5:12pm CDT

'We've had enough:' School walkouts Wednesday following deadly shooting in Florida

March 13, 2018 12:32pm CDT

More than just a superhero movie: MPS students see private showing of 'Black Panther'

March 8, 2018 5:38pm CST

Milwaukee Health Department notes increase in sexually transmitted infections among young people

March 6, 2018 10:04pm CST

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

February 23, 2018 10:14pm CST

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

February 21, 2018 5:28pm CST

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'

February 21, 2018 5:13pm CST

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

February 14, 2018 9:10pm CST

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.