Help MPS 2nd graders who are learning the art of persuasion

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Second graders at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Hartford University School are on a mission -- and need your help.

MPS debuts online catalog for 2013-14 enrollment process

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is debuting School Selections, its new online schools catalog.

MPS holds first of five recruitment events to fill 700 positions

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has 700 positions to fill for the 2013-2014 school district, and kicked off a series of recruitment events on Wednesday, February 6th.The first of five recruitment sessions was held on Wednesday at Manitoba School.

Hundreds hit the hardwood for MPS Special Olympics Basketball Classic

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was all about teamwork inside Vincent High School on Sunday, January 27th, as hundreds participated in the MPS Special Olympics Basketball Classic.

Business Journal Report (1-14-13)

In business news for Monday, January 14th, 2013 -- Milwaukee Tool will invest $6 million in its local operations and will add 128 jobs at its Brookfield headquarters over the next few years.

"Save Our Sons" campaign created to stop violence among young

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new campaign in Milwaukee Public Schools comes with a powerful message to stop violence and get youth on the right path.

Milwaukee students get a hands-on lesson in fire safety

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Public Schools have teamed up to teach kids fire safety through the Survive Alive House.

Business Journal Report (12-26-12)

In business news for Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 -- In an attempt to attract new talent, the Milwaukee Public School District says it will raise starting salaries for teachers.

Milwaukee School Board agrees to boost starting teacher salary

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee School Board agreed on Thursday, December 20th to boost starting teacher salary Thursday night for new Milwaukee Public Schools teachers.

MPS to discuss making changes to residency requirement for teachers

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School District administrators want to triple the amount of time educators have to comply with residency requirements.

MPS students get fitted for free eyeglasses

MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of kids at a Milwaukee Public Schools’ Alexander Mitchell School will be seeing things a lot clearer now!

Last in series of meetings to discuss Bay View Schools violence set for Monday

MILWAUKEE -- Two meetings were held Monday evening, November 26th to discuss transforming Bay View Middle and High School after a brawl on October 18th at Bay View High School that resulted in 30 arrests.

Hundreds of students get new coats thanks to foundation

MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students went home Thursday, November 15th with much more than they came to school with!

MPS leaders, neighbors discuss ways to improve Bay View schools

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District on Tuesday, November 13th offered the public the chance to discuss changes to Bay View Middle and High Schools with district leaders.

In open letter, MPS Superintendent tells parents to "step it up"

MILWAUKEE -- While Milwaukee Public Schools is still lagging behind most of the state, student achievement within the district is growing at a steady rate.

READ IT: Supt. Gregory Thornton's blog

A call to parents and the community, by Superintendent Gregory Thornton Posted Nov 12, 2012

Business Journal Report (11-7-12)

In business news for Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 -- MillerCoors has seen a 74% increase in third quarter profits.