MPS teacher pleads guilty in child enticement case
MILWAUKEE -- A 40-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools teacher pleaded guilty Monday, May 21st to a child enticement charge.
MILWAUKEE -- A 40-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools teacher pleaded guilty Monday, May 21st to a child enticement charge.
Second annual MPS track meet honors the late Sue Miller
MILWAUKEE -- It was a beautiful day Thursday, May 17th for a terrific track meet at "Valley Fields." It's not a new event, but it has a new name in honor of a woman who was a big champion of the kids who took the field.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a beautiful day Thursday, May 17th for a terrific track meet at "Valley Fields." It's not a new event, but it has a new name in honor of a woman who was a big champion of the kids who took the field.
MPS students learn about bicycle safety at State Fair Park
MILWAUKEE -- Kids love to ride their bikes in the summer, and Thursday, May 17th, hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students learned how to ride them safely.
MILWAUKEE -- Kids love to ride their bikes in the summer, and Thursday, May 17th, hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students learned how to ride them safely.
Celebrations held at two MPS high schools over recent rankings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District celebrated at two schools Wednesday, May 16th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District celebrated at two schools Wednesday, May 16th.
Rufus King International School ranked number one in the state
MILWAUKEE -- Students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Rufus King International School were greeted by the beat of drums to celebrate victory on Tuesday, May 15th.
MILWAUKEE -- Students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Rufus King International School were greeted by the beat of drums to celebrate victory on Tuesday, May 15th.
MPS makes room in budget to overhaul high schools
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
Public hearing held regarding MPS budget plan
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Milwaukee Public Schools' budget plan was released, parents and teachers got a chance to speak their mind Thursday, May 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Milwaukee Public Schools' budget plan was released, parents and teachers got a chance to speak their mind Thursday, May 10th.
Fourth-grader facing discipline for handing out nicotine gum
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.
Post a "thank you" to teachers who have made a difference
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting students, parents and others to post "thank yous" to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting students, parents and others to post "thank yous" to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
Counselor at Groppi H.S. charged with sexual assault of student
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Darryl Brownlee, a "Violence Free Zone Counselor" at Groppi High School, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student between January 2012 and March 2012.
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Darryl Brownlee, a "Violence Free Zone Counselor" at Groppi High School, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student between January 2012 and March 2012.
Common Ground celebrates fourth birthday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee organization "Common Ground" is celebrating its fourth birthday with some major announcements.The group says it has gotten state approval to work on a new tutoring program with Milwaukee Public Schools."Common Ground is looking forward to making an announcement which will have a significant impact on out of school tutoring services provided for our Children," Rev.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee organization "Common Ground" is celebrating its fourth birthday with some major announcements.The group says it has gotten state approval to work on a new tutoring program with Milwaukee Public Schools."Common Ground is looking forward to making an announcement which will have a significant impact on out of school tutoring services provided for our Children," Rev.
MPS budget plan would cut over 400 positions, close eight schools
MILWAUKEE -- More massive cuts are expected from Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- More massive cuts are expected from Milwaukee Public Schools.
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.
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.
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.
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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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.
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.
The Milwaukee Public School District is looking to hire a large number of employees thanks to high retirement rates hitting the district.