Lead in Milwaukee schools; testing underway, district's maintenance plan due
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
MPS lead exposure; student screening clinics as doctors warn of decline
Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.
Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.
MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine
A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.
A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.
New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius
MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.
MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.
MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing
The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.
The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.
3 more MPS schools close over lead concerns
Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.
Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.
MPS school resource officer deadline; will city be in compliance?
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
MPS lead hazards: Bradley Tech testing clinic opens to families
The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.
The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.
MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools to close
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing
Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.
Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.
MPS lead exposure; screening for students
The Milwaukee Health Department will provide lead screenings for MPS students on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bradley Tech School.
The Milwaukee Health Department will provide lead screenings for MPS students on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bradley Tech School.
MPS lead exposure; screening clinic for students on March 15
Milwaukee Public School officials on Thursday, March 13 provided details on an upcoming lead clinic happening on Saturday, March 15.
Milwaukee Public School officials on Thursday, March 13 provided details on an upcoming lead clinic happening on Saturday, March 15.
School bus tracking app; Milwaukee Public Schools launches 'WheresTheBus'
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the launch of an app this month that will allow families with children who ride the school bus to track that bus.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the launch of an app this month that will allow families with children who ride the school bus to track that bus.
MPS lead exposure; Trowbridge School to reopen
Trowbridge Street School passed its clearance check following the latest round of lead hazard remediation and cleaning, allowing the school to reopen.
Trowbridge Street School passed its clearance check following the latest round of lead hazard remediation and cleaning, allowing the school to reopen.
MPS paraprofessional charged with child abuse
A Milwaukee Public Schools paraprofessional has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse.
A Milwaukee Public Schools paraprofessional has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse.
School resource officers in MPS; week-long training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
MPS school resource officer training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
MPS lead exposure: Trowbridge School could reopen, clinics set up
A Milwaukee school shut down for dangerous lead levels could reopen, though the health department said parts of the building would need to stay closed.
A Milwaukee school shut down for dangerous lead levels could reopen, though the health department said parts of the building would need to stay closed.
New MPS superintendent salary revealed
The Milwaukee School Board finalized a contract for its new superintendent, Dr. Brenda Cassellius on Tuesday, March 4.
The Milwaukee School Board finalized a contract for its new superintendent, Dr. Brenda Cassellius on Tuesday, March 4.