"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.
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.
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.
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 -- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.