31 whooping cough cases at St. Matthias, two within MPS
MILWAUKEE -- As of Thursday, April 26th, the Milwaukee Health Department confirmed 31 whooping cough cases at St.
MPS recognizes volunteer tutors for labor of love in schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School District volunteers are not used to the spotlight, but many of them were honored Tuesday, April 24th for their labor of love.The tutors at Cass Street Elementary School were rewarded for the time they donated to help teach students how to read. "It's humbling because it seems to be that I give so little, but we just get reinforced so much more," Cass Street tutor Lucia Murtaugh said."We train individuals in the comprehensive literacy plan to help during the school day in the classrooms to bring students that are a little below grade-level reading proficiency up to grade-level," Interfaith Tutor Program Manager Samantha Garrett said.All of the volunteers are part of Interfaith's Older Adult Program.
MPS to freeze supplemental pension, end practice
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will freeze a supplemental pension for existing teachers and end the practice for new hires.The freeze takes effect July 2013, and is expected to save $5 million every year.
Hi-Mount Community School has perfect attendance Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, April 4th was a perfect day for a Milwaukee Public School.MPS reports Hi-Mount Community School had perfect attendance Wednesday.
Milwaukee teachers vote down proposal to modify contract
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee teachers union voted down a proposal modify their 2010 contract -- and contribute a week of pay to Milwaukee Public Schools in an effort to help reduce class sizes.3,931 members from MTEA (Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association) voted on the matter. 2,296 teachers voted against modifying the contract and 1,635 were in favor of the idea.Now, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is weighing in on the matter.
Milwaukee mayor declares March 30th Rufus King High School Day
MILWAUKEE -- It was a celebration like no other at Rufus King High School Friday, March 30th.
Milwaukee Public Schools kicks off recruitment effort
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools kicks off a two-year employee recruitment effort on Thursday.
How to set yourself apart in the hiring process
The Milwaukee Public School District is looking to hire a large number of employees thanks to high retirement rates hitting the district.
State lawmakers okay Milwaukee schools plan
MADISON (AP) -- The Assembly and Senate have agreed to allow Milwaukee schools to reopen negotiations for compensation or fringe-benefit concessions without nullifying existing union contracts.The measure, giving them 90 days, passed the Assembly early Wednesday.
Teacher's union wants to discuss contract changes with MPS
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's teacher's union (MTEA) is asking state lawmakers for permission to discuss contract changes with the Milwaukee Public School District.
MPS seeks volunteers to help in schools
MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 500 parents, students and community members have shown up to anti-violence meetings, in response to a rash of violence involving Milwaukee Public Schools students.
Milwaukee School Board discusses ways to end youth violence
MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee Public School students have been killed in violent incidents, since just last December.
Business Journal Report (2-22-12)
In business news for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 -- AnchorBank is taking over the Times and the Rosebud Theaters in a foreclosure case, but now says it will keep them open, at least for now.
State Superintendent visits James Madison Academic Campus
MILWAUKEE -- Programs offered at Milwaukee Public Schools' James Madison Academic Campus got the attention of Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, and Evers took a tour of the campus Wednesday, and saw first hand how a hands on approach to learning is proving to be successful for many MPS students.State Superintendent Evers toured James Madison Academic Campus Wednesday as the MPS District celebrates Career and Technical Education month.
Rufus King students learn CPR, AED skills
MILWAUKEE -- On Valentine's Day, Milwaukee Public School students were thinking about the heart, and learning skills to utilize when it comes to emergency situations involving this vital organ.There was a lot of shouting going on in the gymnasium at Rufus King High School Tuesday.
Continuing need for cold-weather clothing for MPS kids
MILWAUKEE -- Despite southeastern Wisconsin's unusually warm winter weather, Milwaukee Public School officials say warm clothing donations are always welcome!Marilynn Douglas, a social worker at Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School says donations of warm clothing continue to be welcome at Milwaukee Public Schools. "We saw lots of kids that needed items that they didn't have, and times are harder now, so we see even more of a need," Douglas said.Susan Schmidt is the founder of the Scooter Foundation, based out of her Bay View home.
Bridging the gap to stop youth violence
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Public School District held a listening session Saturday to address what's been a concerning several days, after more than 20 people were arrested over the past week, following two big disturbances at two different high schools.The first incident occurred Thursday at Washington High School, where 12 were arrested after MPD responded to a fight.
MPS to benefit from $18 million General Electric grant
MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar donation from General Electric will provide a big boost for Milwaukee Public Schools.
11 people arrested outside Milwaukee's Madison H.S.
MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police arrested 11 people after multiple fights broke out at Madison High School at 81st and Florist Friday afternoon.Police say the fights broke out inside the school and officers on the scene called for help.One officer was kicked in the face by an 18-year-old female student, after which police deployed an electronic control device to stop the threat.Eight people were arrested for disorderly conduct; three for resisting/obstructing an officer.Two police officers were hurt but did not require medical treatment.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued the following statement in relation to the fights at Madison High School:“Today’s violent incident at Madison High School and yesterday’s after school fight at Washington High School are inexcusable.
12 arrested after fights at Washington High School
MILWAUKEE -- 12 people were arrested after Milwaukee police responded to a fight at Washington High School Thursday afternoon.Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman Roseann St.