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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE, WI -- This is a story about some underdogs making their way to the top.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.