Is it the right choice? Governor Walker proposes expanding school choice program, lifting cap
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has proposed expanding the school choice program across the state of Wisconsin with no caps.
From hoops to homework: Teacher taps into NCAA tourney for lesson in math
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students in one Milwaukee school are using the NCAA tournament to learn math.
MPS Superintendent among group of school leaders to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver met with President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 16th.President Obama addressed a group of leaders of school districts from across the country as part of the Great City Schools' three-day annual conference in Washington.The following individuals took part in the meeting with President Obama:
"We're celebrating life:" MPS student one of seven saved since AEDs were placed in schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In 2010, Maria Acevedo, then a sixth-grader at Milwaukee Public Schools' U.S. Grant School, suffered cardiac arrest while in her classroom.
February 20 is the last day of MPS’ "Three-Choice Enrollment" period
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families who are new to MPS or looking for a new school for the fall to enroll by Friday night to take advantage of the best opportunity for a seat at their first-choice school.February 20 is the last day of MPS’ ‘Three-Choice Enrollment’ period, which allows families to choose three schools for the fall.School options include strong neighborhood schools that prepare students to succeed in college and careers as well as specialty schools focused on Advanced Placement coursework, the arts, bilingual education, Career and Technical Education, Gifted and Talented education, rigorous International Baccalaureate college preparatory programming, language immersion and Montessori education."90 percent of families get one of their three choices," said Tony Tagliavia, MPS spokesperson.All applications filed during the Three-Choice period (and at the All-School Enrollment Fair) are treated equally.
MPS to hold college financial aid help sessions every Saturday in February
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools set to host free help and information sessions for students and families who want to know more about getting financial aid for college every Saturday in February.The sessions will take place at MPS' Washington High School of Information Technology, 2525 N.
"It was magical:" MPS student-athletes get the chance to play under the bright lights at UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- High school sports are about more than just games on Friday nights.
MPS parents: NO student attendance Monday due to teacher professional development day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A reminder for parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students as the snow continues to fall Sunday, February 1st -- Monday, February 2nd is a "no student attendance" day.Monday will be a teacher professional development day.So, MPS students WILL NOT be in the classroom on Monday.CLICK HERE to monitor school and business closings at FOX6Now.com.
Hundreds spend the day at MPS's All-School Enrollment Fair
Milwaukee (WITI) -- Hundreds of families spent the day at MPS's All-School Enrollment Fair on Saturday, January 31st.More than 100 Milwaukee Public Schools were there.For those who showed up, they were able to choose their top 3 choices for their kids for next fall.
MPS schedules makeup day for students following inclement weather this January
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a makeup day for students following inclement weather this month.That makeup day has been scheduled for Friday, March 20th.
Where others see problems, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver sees opportunities
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is eager -- and where others see problems, Darienne Driver sees opportunities."Education really is the liberating force in our country.
To build relationships: FBI Milwaukee Division launches "Adopt-A-School" program at MLK School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To build relationships and trust between young people and law enforcement officials, the FBI has launched an "Adopt-A-School" program.On Wednesday, January 21st, Robert Shields, Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Division of the FBI joined Dr.
Police: School bus carrying 20 students involved in crash near 43rd & Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a school bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, January 14th near the intersection of S. 43rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue.Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman Tony Tagliavia tells FOX6 News 20 students were on the bus at the time of the crash.No injuries were reported.The bus was serving Manitoba School, which is located near S. 43rd Street and Forest Home Avenue.School officials contacted parents regarding the crash.Police described the crash as "minor."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Milwaukee Public Schools, other districts will be CLOSED on Friday, January 9th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 9th.
Milwaukee Public Schools, other districts will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 8th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 8th due to the bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
Students moved from Parkside School of the Arts after strong smell of exhaust detected at the school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, January 5th had to move students from the Parkside School for the Arts on S.
Season of giving: Harley-Davidson, volunteers team up to help Milwaukee students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A hefty, Harley-Davidson donation, a group of volunteers and some students in need of cold-weather clothing.
"Their culture is beautiful:" Students share experience from once-in-a-lifetime trip to China
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do you remember your 8th grade school trip?
"It makes us feel great!" Milwaukee firefighters deliver coats collected during "Warm Up Winter" campaign
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department rushed into Allen-Field School to a celebrity welcome on Wednesday, November 12th.
Milestone marked: Milwaukee school gives away 10,000th "birthday book"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We all know it can be tough to get kids excited about reading.