Bus driver shortage may be reason some MPS students missed class

Some Milwaukee Public Schools parents say buses never picked up or dropped off their kids on the first day of in-person learning. MPS officials say they have resolved many of the issues. 

University of Wisconsin hires former Foxconn exec to expand partnerships

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired a former Foxconn Technology Group official to lead its efforts to build and expand partnerships with companies looking to engage with school.

Wisconsin teachers resign in wake of slavery question

Three Wisconsin middle school teachers have resigned after they put together a lesson for sixth-graders asking them how they would punish slaves.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 

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
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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
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Union leaders are calling for a special board meeting with district leaders this week as some students are set to return in two days.

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.