MPS kids smile brighter thanks to Marquette University School of Dentistry
MILWAUKEE -- Plenty of kids walked away with a fresher smile on Saturday, October 3rd.
"We are growing, and we don’t lose children," MPS' Fernwood Montessori to expand
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Public School has outgrown it's building.
“I find it reprehensible:" More than 80 Milwaukee Public Schools rally to stop takeovers
MILWAUKEE -- Rallies were held Friday, September 18th at more than 80 Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS' ALBA School recognized by the White House as a Bright Spot in Hispanic Education
MILWAUKEE -- It's been an exciting week at MPS' ALBA School.
"Education for the whole child:" Lowell Elem. is MPS’ 7th “International Baccalaureate” school
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers at one Milwaukee Public School (MPS) got some special training for the new school year.
Gridiron partnership: Packers help pay for athletic trainers to be at MPS football games
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers awarded a $20,000 NFL Matching Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines of each football game in the district.
"We want you to succeed:" Carver Academy students welcomed back to class in style
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Carver Academy walked into school on the first day Tuesday, September 1st to high fives, cheers, and even a red carpet adding to the excitement of a new school year.
"Slow down:" When the school buses roll, motorists everywhere urged to drive safe
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students will hop on buses and cross streets when school begins on Tuesday, September 1st.
"Sense of togetherness:" Thousands of MPS teachers, staff usher in new school year
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Milwaukee Public School teachers and staff came together in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, August 27th to kick off the new school year -- and prepare for the challenges ahead.
State trying to bar school from Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is trying to kick a Milwaukee school out of the Milwaukee Parental Choice program, just days before school starts.
New report shows Milwaukee area teachers are less diverse, less experienced
MILWAUKEE -- Since Act 10, the Milwaukee area has fewer public school teachers.
To commemorate 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, some fight against privatization of public schools
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
Milwaukee Bucks, MPS team up to promote attendance: "You can’t learn if you aren’t in school"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced Monday, August 10th a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students.
"Our kids are able to strive for whatever goals we set for them:" First day back for year-round calendar MPS schools
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 3rd was the first day back to school for some Milwaukee Public Schools students.
"It's really great:" Milwaukee Public Schools expands their 'Summer Adventures' program
MILWAUKEE -- Being in school in the summer isn't so bad when you get to spend your day learning at the beach.
Chip learns about "Arts Connect," a newly formed Marcus Center program
MILWAUKEE -- The newly formed Marcus Center’s Arts Connect program is a collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Parents, teachers rail against 'takeover' proposal for failing MPS schools, Abele responds
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.
Cash bail set at $7,500 for MPS mentor accused of sexual assault, as another victim comes forward
MILWAUKEE -- 56-year-old Allen Bozeman, a mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Academy who is on emergency suspension -- charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child appeared in court on Thursday, June 25th for his preliminary hearing.
"I was outraged - disgusted:" Mentor accused of exposing himself inside MPS Thurston Woods Academy
MILWAUKEE -- He is a man students once looked up to, and he's now accused of taking advantage of them.
"I love him as a brother:" 10-year-old best friends the epitome of the mission of one MPS school
MILWAUKEE -- The Bill Withers song "Lean On Me" talks about supporting a friend -- and that's just what two Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school students are doing.