MPS lead crisis; board meeting Thursday, will consider pair of resolutions

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors will meet on Thursday night, April 17 to consider a pair of resolutions focused on the district's lead crisis.

MPS lead exposure; board weighs lawsuit against lead paint manufacturers

Milwaukee Public Schools could explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable" for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings.

MPS lead crisis; CDC denies Milwaukee's request for help due to layoffs

The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Centers for Disease Control to help with its lead investigations. But now, those experts aren't coming.

MPS lead crisis; CDC wont help Milwaukee
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The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help with its lead investigations. But the CDC won't help because its lead program has been shut down.

Milwaukee school resource officers share MPS history, goals

School resource officers returned to Milwaukee Public Schools in March. On Friday, three of those officers gave FOX6 News a peek behind the curtain.

Gun scare at Milwaukee Public School
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A gun scare has some students at one Milwaukee public school on edge. A student FOX6 News spoke with said there was confusion and concern when students saw police at their school.

Gun scare at Milwaukee Public School; 13-year-old girl arrested

Milwaukee police arrested a 13-year-old for having a loaded gun at a Milwaukee Public School. The gun scare happened last week at the Milwaukee School of Languages.

Loaded gun at Milwaukee school, family frustrated with district

A Milwaukee Public Schools family said they are frustrated with the district after police arrested a 13-year-old who brought a loaded gun to school.

Gun found at MPS school, student arrested
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Milwaukee police say a student brought a gun to the Milwaukee School of Languages on Thursday, April 3. A 13-year-old was arrested.

MPS lead crisis; facilities director out
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MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced a leadership change at Milwaukee Public Schools. Sean Kane is no longer serving as MPS' facilities and maintenance director.

MPS lead crisis; Sean Kane no longer serving as facilities director

Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department, along with leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools, discussed the current status of lead hazard response efforts in the district's schools.

Lead crisis in Milwaukee schools; health officials answer questions

Three Milwaukee Public Schools closed to students because of lead hazards will not reopen until after spring break, officials said on Friday, March 28. This, as cleanup and renovations are made.

New MPS superintendent on school officers, district culture

New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius inherited a number of problems – a school resource officer mandate, financial woes.

New MPS superintendent on lead hazards, funding needs

New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius inherited a number of problems, perhaps most notably lead hazards.

MPS lead hazards: State orders improved cleaning practices

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office sent MPS a letter this week, ordering the school district to improve how it cleans schools with high levels of lead.

MPS lead hazards; concerns over risks in private schools

There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.

MPS lead hazards, concerns about private schools
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There are new details tonight about school lead concerns, and parents say they're not just worried about Milwaukee Public Schools.