Dr. Demond Means tasked with turning Milwaukee schools around; he calls it "groundbreaking work"
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
Mayor Barrett announces mentoring initiative in conjunction with President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper"
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
"Safety issues always top priority:" MPS cancels student trips in wake of terror attacks
BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE -- After terror attacks in Paris and California, and a travel alert issued by the federal government, there is concern about the safety of students who participate in school-related travel opportunities.
BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE -- After terror attacks in Paris and California, and a travel alert issued by the federal government, there is concern about the safety of students who participate in school-related travel opportunities.
Amid terror concerns, MPS cancels all foreign student travel, some trips to Washington, D.C.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have cancelled all foreign student travel for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year amid terror concerns.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have cancelled all foreign student travel for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year amid terror concerns.
Mitten Tree Drive partnership: Make a donation at TCF Bank branches in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a partnership on Monday, November 30th to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time, TCF Bank's 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites.Residents can donate new handmade or store-bought hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at TCF Bank branches and at MPS Central Services, the only collection site in past years, through January 8, 2016.Donated items are quickly distributed to schools with most items given to students before the holiday break.Donation SitesMPS Central Services
MILWAUKEE -- TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a partnership on Monday, November 30th to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time, TCF Bank's 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites.Residents can donate new handmade or store-bought hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at TCF Bank branches and at MPS Central Services, the only collection site in past years, through January 8, 2016.Donated items are quickly distributed to schools with most items given to students before the holiday break.Donation SitesMPS Central Services
"We're giving back to our school:" MPS alumni face off on the gridiron for 6th annual Turkey Bowl
MILWAUKEE -- Playing football and raising funds for a good cause.
MILWAUKEE -- Playing football and raising funds for a good cause.
"It makes me proud:" Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing app
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
Chris Abele appoints Dr. Demond Means as Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Partnership Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Thursday, November 12th the appointment of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Thursday, November 12th the appointment of Dr.
"Democracy works:" MPS announces voter registration initiative for its students
MILWAUKEE -- It's a simple concept: Cast your vote to have your voice heard.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a simple concept: Cast your vote to have your voice heard.
All MPS high schools now offer early admission; "This really allows a family to see all of our options"
MILWAUKEE -- It's all new this year for Milwaukee Public Schools and it affects every student heading into high school.
MILWAUKEE -- It's all new this year for Milwaukee Public Schools and it affects every student heading into high school.
MFD kicks off "Fire Prevention Week" with MPS students at the "Survive Alive" house
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, October 5th was the start of "Fire Prevention Week," and the Milwaukee Fire Department kicked off the week with some Milwaukee Public Schools students at the "Survive Alive" house.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, October 5th was the start of "Fire Prevention Week," and the Milwaukee Fire Department kicked off the week with some Milwaukee Public Schools students at the "Survive Alive" house.
New this year: All MPS high schools now offering early admissions
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee Public Schools with high school grades are now offering students the opportunity to secure a high school seat early.The move is part of a new district effort aimed at giving all 8th-grade students the opportunity to make their top high school selections at the same time, whether they are seeking their neighborhood school or a school with a specialized program.MPS High School Early Admissions will run from October 5th, 2015 through November 2nd, 2015.
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee Public Schools with high school grades are now offering students the opportunity to secure a high school seat early.The move is part of a new district effort aimed at giving all 8th-grade students the opportunity to make their top high school selections at the same time, whether they are seeking their neighborhood school or a school with a specialized program.MPS High School Early Admissions will run from October 5th, 2015 through November 2nd, 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students will hop on buses and cross streets when school begins on Tuesday, September 1st.