"Unbelievable:" Parents stunned to learn MPS elementary school teacher arrested for sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time Whitman Elementary School teacher has been arrested, accused of sexual assault, and the news has shocked parents whose students attend the Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school on Milwaukee's south side.In speaking with parents, the common theme was that this case involves a well-liked teacher, and parents said they're stunned.
Bucks, Johnson Controls unveil plans to build $150K multi-sport complex in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls revealed plans on Tuesday, May 23rd to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn neighborhood.
Parents demand answers from MPS following alleged incidents at schools
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee Public Schools parents are saying enough is enough.
Bullied on the bus: Culprit was suspended, but torment continued; at least 1 adult involved
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother says her child is being tormented on his school bus, and she says it's not just other students who are picking on him.The 11-year-old boy said the past month has been terrible.
"Learning Journeys:" 400 'really excited' MPS students to visit D.C.; Herb Kohl foots the bill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, May 11th that 400 MPS ninth grade students will take part in the pilot of a new Learning Journeys program.
Mother shares video showing her son being struck by MPS teacher's aide
MILWAUKEE -- Video just released on Wednesday, May 10th shows a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide hitting a special needs student on the head, the teen's mother said.
"What happened?" Mother demands answers after son with special needs injured at school
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is raising questions about safety after her special needs son fell several feet off a balcony and suffered a skull fracture at school.
As students, activists rally outside North Division H.S., MPS officials say there are no water issues
MILWAUKEE -- Students at North Division High School rallied outside the school on Wednesday, May 3rd.
MPS: Teacher at Lincoln Center of the Arts suffers injuries following "encounter" with student
MILWAUKEE -- A spokesperson with Milwaukee Public Schools tells FOX6 News an "encounter" between a teacher and student resulted in the teacher being transported to the hospital with injuries.MPS says the interaction between the male student and female teacher happened around dismissal Friday afternoon, April 28th.
"Exciting days are ahead:" $25,000 Fab Lab unveiled at MPS high school
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Milwaukee Public Schools have a brand new opportunity for digital learning.
Milwaukee Public Schools board unanimously passes "safe haven" policy
MILWAUKEE -- Making Milwaukee Public Schools a "safe haven" for undocumented students and their families.
"We need all support we get:" MPS system reaches out to fathers to make a difference
MILWAUKEE -- Children need guidance, support and resources to thrive, but finding ways to provide that can sometimes be a challenge.
St. Joan Antida files lawsuit against MPS arguing public transportation should be paid for by district
MILWAUKEE -- An all-girls Catholic high school is suing Milwaukee Public Schools.
Important conversation: Sojourner Family Peace Center youth summit educates teens on healthy dating habits
MILWAUKEE -- Navigating the teenage years can be difficult.
"Destined to do great things:" MPS event helps young men find hope, opportunity
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, March 15th was dubbed "A Day of Destiny" for the African-American male students at North Division High School.
"I want justice:" Teenage boy beaten, allegedly by an MPS teaching assistant and her son
MILWAUKEE -- Murals cover the windows at Lincoln Center of the Arts on the city's lower east side.
Gov. Walker shuts down idea that MPS should be sole charter school authorizer
FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- Governor Scott Walker shut down the idea that Milwaukee Public Schools should be the only charter school authorizer in Milwaukee.MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver said Wednesday, March 8th that charter school operators spend too much time figuring out who to charter with, and what buildings to use, and not enough time on student achievement.