Talented group of MPS kids share the sounds that won them a prestigious award
A local jazz ensemble has just won a big music award -- for the second straight yeat.
MPS teachers protest against failing school takeover proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers gathered Friday morning, June 12th to protest against a state proposal that could convert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.
MICAH rallies to stop school takeover: "This is a plan that is going to weaken Milwaukee Public Schools"
MILWAUKEE -- Parents, teachers and now clergy in Milwaukee rally against a state proposal that could controvert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) hosted Thursday's protest which included a march to Hopkins-Lloyd School on the city's north side.Hopkins-Lloyd is one of 55 MPS schools the state grades as 'failing to meet expectations.'Under the republican-led proposal, that would make it eligible for conversion.
Governor Walker touts education success story, teacher strikes back saying "he did not have her permission"
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker keeps highlighting a Wisconsin English teacher while on the campaign trail.
"We at MPS are facing another obstacle:" Some hope to stop 'MPS takeover plan' in budget proposal
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican plan to fix Milwaukee's failing public schools is angering some parents and teachers.
"We will not stand back:" MPS parents and teachers fight against failing school takeover proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans have a plan to help fix Milwaukee's failing schools.
Students, employers who are part of MPS' "School-to-Work" program honored for their efforts
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools' "School-to-Work" transition program honored over 100 students and just as many local employers on Wednesday, June 3rd.The program readies students with special needs for the world of work.Students receive not only employment skills, but also a wide variety of job opportunities at high-profile work sites across the city.Work sites include Alverno College, Columbia St.
"This is very serious:" Parents opposed to takeover proposal for MPS now collecting signatures
MILWAUKEE -- Those who oppose a plan being considered in Madison that would give the county executive authority over the lowest-performing schools in MPS (Milwaukee Public Schools) say they want to keep the momentum going during what they're calling a "week of action." The proposal would allow the county executive to appoint a commissioner for these schools, and they could be turned into private or charter schools.
Week of action: Students opposed to MPS takeover plan being considered in Madison walk out of class
MILWAUKEE -- Students from three middle and high schools in Milwaukee walked out of class on Monday, June 1st to protest a proposal being considered by lawmakers that would give the county executive authority over the lowest-performing schools in MPS (Milwaukee Public Schools).
Communicating with parents: Monitor your child's bus route with a new software coming to MPS
MILWAUKEE -- Tracking your kids -- the Milwaukee Public School system is trying to give parents peace of mind while making transportation routes more efficient.
Facing millions in cuts, MPS School Board passes budget
MILWAUKEE -- Facing millions less in state and federal funds, the Milwaukee Public School Board has passed a more than billion dollar budget for next year that will add positions and programs.The school district faces $28 million in cuts in funding from state and federal funding.
Plan for reform: MPS board to vote on plan to take over of underachieving schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Seeking reform on their own.
Joint Finance Committee approves plan to give County Executive a say in what happens to struggling schools
MADISON/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a late night at the Capitol Tuesday, May 19th as lawmakers stayed past midnight for a Joint Committee on Finance session.
"To positively impact future leaders:" Longtime donors give $5M gift to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) has announced it has received a $5 million gift from longtime donors Keith Mardak and his wife Mary Vandenberg to establish the MarVan Scholars, an extended learning day program in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
MPS chief of staff on administrative leave due to inappropriate gesture at budget hearing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public Schools chief of staff is on administrative leave after he made an inappropriate gesture at a budget hearing last week.A photograph was taken, showing Erbert Johnson making an inappropriate gesture with his middle finger.
"There's been nothing like it:" TechTerns program gives 18 lucky students hands-on career experience
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a Milwaukee Public Schools commencement ceremony held on a construction site Thursday, May 14th -- but why?
"Status quo is not acceptable:" Proposal suggests change in Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A commissioner with the authority to take control of struggling public schools in Milwaukee.
"We should intervene sooner:" Truancy rate among young kids skyrockets, what can be done?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — In the last five years, truancy among young children in Wisconsin has skyrocketed.
MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating seniors
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A senior at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School is a semifinalist for the 2015 Presidential Scholars award.Alethia Tilford is one of only nine Wisconsin students in the running for the award, considered the nation’s highest honor for graduating high school seniors.
"It is a dream come true:" MPS robotics team to compete in world championship
MILWAUKEE, WI -- This is a story about some underdogs making their way to the top.