'I am excited:' Keith Posley takes over as Milwaukee Public Schools' interim superintendent Monday
MILWAUKEE -- Keith Posley will officially lead Milwaukee Public Schools, the largest school district in Wisconsin, beginning Monday, May 21 as interim superintendent.According to a news release from MPS officials, Posley started his career in MPS in 1990 as a school teacher at Franklin.
MILWAUKEE -- Keith Posley will officially lead Milwaukee Public Schools, the largest school district in Wisconsin, beginning Monday, May 21 as interim superintendent.According to a news release from MPS officials, Posley started his career in MPS in 1990 as a school teacher at Franklin.
Graduation Day: Thousands of students earn their diplomas in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- College students from UW- Milwaukee and Marquette are gathering downtown Sunday, May 20 -- where they won't be students much longer.
MILWAUKEE -- College students from UW- Milwaukee and Marquette are gathering downtown Sunday, May 20 -- where they won't be students much longer.
'It has been an honor:' Superintendent Darienne Driver to leave MPS sooner than planned
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver will step down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) sooner than planned.
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver will step down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) sooner than planned.
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Rocket the red dog helps MPS students learn how to respond in emergency situations: 'It engages kids'
MILWAUKEE -- Disasters and emergency situations can happen at any moment, and it's important your child knows how to react.
MILWAUKEE -- Disasters and emergency situations can happen at any moment, and it's important your child knows how to react.
Milwaukee teachers' union members clash with Gov. Walker supporters outside MPM
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee Public Schools face a $30 million budget deficit, teachers held rally Friday, May 11 outside the Milwaukee Public Museum demanding more state funding.The protesters were met with people arriving for a "meet and greet" Governor Walker was holding inside the museum.The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) has been fighting to eliminate proposed cuts in next year's school budget as MPS plans to eliminate 25 teaching positions among other cuts.
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee Public Schools face a $30 million budget deficit, teachers held rally Friday, May 11 outside the Milwaukee Public Museum demanding more state funding.The protesters were met with people arriving for a "meet and greet" Governor Walker was holding inside the museum.The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) has been fighting to eliminate proposed cuts in next year's school budget as MPS plans to eliminate 25 teaching positions among other cuts.
9-year-old diagnosed with rare brain condition signs with UWM soccer team
MILWAUKEE -- Signing a national letter of intent is a huge milestone for an athlete of any sport, and a girl from Franklin is getting her shot in black and gold.In a packed room at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Athletic Department, next to her parents and siblings, 9-year-old Jordan Moore of Franklin put pen to paper.
MILWAUKEE -- Signing a national letter of intent is a huge milestone for an athlete of any sport, and a girl from Franklin is getting her shot in black and gold.In a packed room at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Athletic Department, next to her parents and siblings, 9-year-old Jordan Moore of Franklin put pen to paper.
Marquette University police release photos, video of suspects after 2 robberies near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two robberies that happened near the Marquette University campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two robberies that happened near the Marquette University campus.
New health care clinic proposed; could serve residents of Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday, May 8 that a new health care clinic to serve residents of Milwaukee’s near south side will be built in West Milwaukee.The proposed location is on a 2.3 acre site at 4603 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday, May 8 that a new health care clinic to serve residents of Milwaukee’s near south side will be built in West Milwaukee.The proposed location is on a 2.3 acre site at 4603 W.
Milwaukee Public Schools to break ground on new Vincent HS stadium
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will break ground on Vincent High School's new stadium on Thursday, May 10.A news release says the new facility will feature synthetic turf for football and soccer and an eight-lane track suitable for Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) events.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will break ground on Vincent High School's new stadium on Thursday, May 10.A news release says the new facility will feature synthetic turf for football and soccer and an eight-lane track suitable for Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) events.
'Connect to people:' Olympic speed skater shares motivation, mindfulness with MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be the first message you'd hear from an Olympic medalist during a visit with students in Milwaukee -- but Milwaukee Public Schools officials have expanded teaching "mindfulness and meditation." Olympic speed skater Katherine Reutter-Adamek on Wednesday, May 2 helped students better understand and react to their feelings.
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be the first message you'd hear from an Olympic medalist during a visit with students in Milwaukee -- but Milwaukee Public Schools officials have expanded teaching "mindfulness and meditation." Olympic speed skater Katherine Reutter-Adamek on Wednesday, May 2 helped students better understand and react to their feelings.
Guitars For Vets: UWM professor welcomes men, women who have served; classes help combat PTSD
MILWAUKEE -- It was graduation day on Tuesday, May 1 for some veterans, and they were given the gift of music.Guitars For Vets is a program that started in Milwaukee in 2007.
MILWAUKEE -- It was graduation day on Tuesday, May 1 for some veterans, and they were given the gift of music.Guitars For Vets is a program that started in Milwaukee in 2007.