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.

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.

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.

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.

New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius
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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.

3 more MPS schools close over lead concerns
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Three more MPS schools have closed due to significant lead hazards. IT comes as the new superintendent starts her job.

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.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools to close
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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.