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.
"It's a game changer:" MPS pushes to shift district's calendar, give students a better chance to succeed
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
"We're pleased to help students:" TCF Bank, MPS partner to keep kids in need warm this winter
MILWAUKEE -- TCF National Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday, December 1st their partnership to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the second, consecutive year.
MILWAUKEE -- TCF National Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday, December 1st their partnership to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the second, consecutive year.
MPS: Investigation into teacher at Ronald Reagan High School over; parent made claim post-election
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools' investigation into a teacher at Ronald Reagan High School is over.A parent claimed her daughter was being singled out after the election.She claimed the teacher intimidated her with his views against President-elect Donald Trump.MPS officials told FOX6 News they took statements from students who were in the classroom when this allegedly happened.An MPS spokesman said: "None of the student statements support the allegation made by the parent."
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools' investigation into a teacher at Ronald Reagan High School is over.A parent claimed her daughter was being singled out after the election.She claimed the teacher intimidated her with his views against President-elect Donald Trump.MPS officials told FOX6 News they took statements from students who were in the classroom when this allegedly happened.An MPS spokesman said: "None of the student statements support the allegation made by the parent."
“It makes all of it real:" Aspiring students explore careers at 10th annual Fresh Coast Classic
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
"She's petrified to go back:" Complaints of racially-charged incidents occur at Milwaukee schools
MILWAUKEE -- Fallout from the election has extended to schools across Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Fallout from the election has extended to schools across Milwaukee.
MPS ponders changes including a uniform policy, an August start to school year
MILWAUKEE -- The halls of public schools in Milwaukee would look different under one of several proposals made by the MPS superintendent.
MILWAUKEE -- The halls of public schools in Milwaukee would look different under one of several proposals made by the MPS superintendent.
"Kids easily got his number:" Victim's friends busted MPS safety officer accused of sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools safety officer is accused of sexually assaulting a student at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools safety officer is accused of sexually assaulting a student at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School.
Suspended without pay: MPS school safety officer accused of having sexual contact with student
MILWAUKEE -- 26-year-old Michael Robinson, a safety officer at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School, is accused of having sexual contact with a student from the school.
MILWAUKEE -- 26-year-old Michael Robinson, a safety officer at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School, is accused of having sexual contact with a student from the school.
"Closing gaps:" Milwaukee Public Schools no longer required to take part in OSPP
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is no longer required to participate in the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program (OSPP).
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is no longer required to participate in the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program (OSPP).
"I can't be valedictorian:" Family says changes to MPS grading scale puts music students at disadvantage
MILWAUKEE -- She's the smartest girl in her class -- but there's a fear she won't be named valedictorian when she graduates.
MILWAUKEE -- She's the smartest girl in her class -- but there's a fear she won't be named valedictorian when she graduates.