Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to in-person learning
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomed students and staff back to school buildings for in-person learning for the first time in over a year.
Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family
After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools' return to in-person learning.
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to in-person learning
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomed students and staff back to school buildings for in-person learning for the first time in over a year.
'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools
California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.
Bus capacity limited to 50% as in-person learning resumes for MPS
Starting Wednesday, April 13, K-3 through third-graders will resume in-person learning in Milwaukee Public Schools. A number of students will get to and from school by bus.
MPS parents get final say on virtual, in-person learning for children
Some of Milwaukee Public Schools' youngest students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday morning, April 14. But many will stay in virtual learning.
MPS parents get final say on virtual, in-person learning for children
Some of Milwaukee Public Schools' youngest students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday morning, April 14. But many will stay in virtual learning.
Bus capacity limited to 50% as in-person learning resumes for MPS
In a normal year, more than 50,000 MPS students take the bus to and from school each and every day. On Wednesday, that work will resume for the district's contractors and some students to start.
SHARP Literacy unveils 16th We Love to Learn book at Notre Dame School
SHARP Literacy unveiled on Tuesday, April 13 its 16th We Love to Learn book, The Didactic, at Notre Dame School in Milwaukee.
SHARP Literacy unveils its 16th We Love to Learn book in Milwaukee
SHARP Literacy unveils its 16th We Love to Learn book, The Didactic, at Notre Dame School in Milwaukee.
Superintendent: MPS '100% ready' for in-person learning
For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return to class starting Wednesday. Still, the district continues to receive backlash from the teachers union about its plan.
Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates
After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.
MPS ready for in-person learning, superintendent says
For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return to class starting Wednesday.
Teachers union calls for meeting with MPS
Union leaders are calling for a special board meeting with district leaders this week as some students are set to return in two days.
MPS superintendent speaks about back-to-class efforts amid the pandemic
MPS Superintendent Keith Posley spoke with reporters on Monday, April 12 about the back-to-class efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: 80% to 90% of urban WI schools were virtual in December
Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study.
UW regents erase excess credit surcharge except at UW-Madison
UW schools collect about $100,000 in revenue from the surcharge annually, with most of the money coming from UW-Milwaukee and UW-Whitewater.
Marquette announces public launch of $750M fundraising campaign
According to a news release, the campaign is the most ambitious in Marquette’s 140-year-history.
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Wisconsin's public school headcounts dropped 23,000 students from September 2019 and September 2020. Are some of them missing school?
Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms
With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.