MPS Family Forum: Parents and kids learn how to make the right choices to thrive
MILWAUKEE -- It may be Saturday but the learning didn't stop in the Milwaukee Public Schools system.
MILWAUKEE -- It may be Saturday but the learning didn't stop in the Milwaukee Public Schools system.
MPS enacts new district-wide uniform policy "to help mitigate the effects of poverty"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools students will soon have to ditch their jeans and name-brand shirts.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools students will soon have to ditch their jeans and name-brand shirts.
MPS takes a stand on immigration policy, "will not share" a student's immigration status
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
Milwaukee Public Schools board APPROVES school uniforms
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has voted in favor of a district-wide dress code requiring uniforms for Milwaukee Public School students.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has voted in favor of a district-wide dress code requiring uniforms for Milwaukee Public School students.
Former school safety officer Michael Robinson sentenced in connection with 3 open cases
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.
$150k job for quitting the race? State superintendent candidates squabble over alleged deal
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
"Are ya packed?" Beaten, raped by her boyfriend, woman says MPS principal tried to run her out of town
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman said she was assaulted, beaten and raped by her boyfriend.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman said she was assaulted, beaten and raped by her boyfriend.
"Traditional clothes, sometimes they distract:" Committee votes to send uniform proposal to full MPS board
MILWAUKEE -- The dress code in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) could soon be changing.
MILWAUKEE -- The dress code in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) could soon be changing.
Hundreds of MPS students see history come to life by viewing "Hidden Figures"
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds of 6th and 7th grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools traded in their desks on Wednesday, February 1st for a seat at the movies.
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds of 6th and 7th grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools traded in their desks on Wednesday, February 1st for a seat at the movies.
Marshall High School receives $25K grant from State Farm to create "engineering makerspace"
MILWAUKEE -- Marshall High School received a $25,000 grant from State Farm.The grant, presented Tuesday, January 31st was part of "State Farm Neighborhood Assist," a program that empowers communities to identify issues in their neighborhoods.Marshall High School was one of the top 40 causes from across the country voted to win this grant.School officials said the money will be used to create an engineering makerspace, complete with 3D printers and scanners."Engineering makerspace.
MILWAUKEE -- Marshall High School received a $25,000 grant from State Farm.The grant, presented Tuesday, January 31st was part of "State Farm Neighborhood Assist," a program that empowers communities to identify issues in their neighborhoods.Marshall High School was one of the top 40 causes from across the country voted to win this grant.School officials said the money will be used to create an engineering makerspace, complete with 3D printers and scanners."Engineering makerspace.
"There's no excuse:" Woman says son with Down syndrome punched by teacher's aide at MPS school
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools employee is accused of hitting a student with special needs, and police are investigating.FOX6 News was told the incident happened on January 6th, but the student's mother said she was told about it on January 24th.Police said they're investigating an aggravated battery involving a 62-year-old woman and the 18-year-old student.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools employee is accused of hitting a student with special needs, and police are investigating.FOX6 News was told the incident happened on January 6th, but the student's mother said she was told about it on January 24th.Police said they're investigating an aggravated battery involving a 62-year-old woman and the 18-year-old student.
"M-Cubed" initiative involves intensified pathway to higher education
MILWAUKEE -- A big announcement was made Wednesday, January 25th, involving an intensified pathway to higher education.
MILWAUKEE -- A big announcement was made Wednesday, January 25th, involving an intensified pathway to higher education.
Which MPS schools had the most sources of lead in water? FOX6 Investigators have the list
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools ran tests in 2016 to see if there was lead in the water at its schools.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools ran tests in 2016 to see if there was lead in the water at its schools.
School board approves early start calendar for some MPS schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will now begin classes earlier in the year.The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously on Thursday, December 22nd, to move all secondary schools, International Baccalaureate schools and year-round schools to an early start calendar on August 14th, 2017.That's compared to the former state-mandated start date in September.Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will now begin classes earlier in the year.The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously on Thursday, December 22nd, to move all secondary schools, International Baccalaureate schools and year-round schools to an early start calendar on August 14th, 2017.That's compared to the former state-mandated start date in September.Superintendent Dr.
"Too high:" MPS finds dangerous levels of lead in water at some schools, test results show
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators were the first, back in April, to report that water was being tested for lead in Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators were the first, back in April, to report that water was being tested for lead in Milwaukee Public Schools.
"They help you with college:" MPS opens first high school-based College & Career Center
MILWAUKEE -- The first of many College & Career Centers inside a Milwaukee Public School is now open.
MILWAUKEE -- The first of many College & Career Centers inside a Milwaukee Public School is now open.
Milwaukee School Board to vote on calendar change for district
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget voted unanimously on Thursday, December 15th to accept an early start calendar for high schools, middle schools and year-round schools and asked the administration to pursue further research on changing the K-8 elementary school calendar.School officials say the early start calendar proposal is part of the district's plan to improve outcomes for students.While MPS schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in the state report card, officials say there is much work to do, particularly in high schools and middle schools:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget voted unanimously on Thursday, December 15th to accept an early start calendar for high schools, middle schools and year-round schools and asked the administration to pursue further research on changing the K-8 elementary school calendar.School officials say the early start calendar proposal is part of the district's plan to improve outcomes for students.While MPS schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in the state report card, officials say there is much work to do, particularly in high schools and middle schools:
Test results in: Nearly 200 MPS drinking fountains had too much lead
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools released on Friday, December 16th the results of water quality testing of drinking fountains in all district schools and buildings.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools released on Friday, December 16th the results of water quality testing of drinking fountains in all district schools and buildings.
"It makes me furious:" Contact 6 takes on tardy school bus
MILWAUKEE — When the school bell rings, students are supposed to be in class, but for one Milwaukee girl, being tardy was out of her control.Denise Cunningham makes sure her daughter, Ja'Kira Watkins, gets to the bus stop on time.
MILWAUKEE — When the school bell rings, students are supposed to be in class, but for one Milwaukee girl, being tardy was out of her control.Denise Cunningham makes sure her daughter, Ja'Kira Watkins, gets to the bus stop on time.