MPS special meeting scheduled after questions arise

An agenda for Monday's Milwaukee Public Schools special meeting shows the board may consider dismissal, demotion or discipline for superintendent Keith Posley in a closed session.

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

MPS finance reports: Superintendent could be fired, agenda shows

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is scheduled to consider the future of MPS Superintendent Keith Posley on Monday, June 3.

MPS finance report problems; superintendent denies interview requests

Milwaukee Public Schools is considering budget cuts as it faces new scrutiny over months-late financial reports to the state. Leaders have said little.

Evers appoints replacement for UW regent who refuses to step down

Gov. Tony Evers appointed a bankruptcy attorney Friday to replace a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down.

MPS meeting; budget tabled, finance report problem brings heat

The Milwaukee Public Schools’ board meeting on Thursday, May 30, was supposed to be about the $1.5 billion budget proposal, but instead, community members wanted to discuss a scathing, new report from the state.

MPS financial reporting delay reaction
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With DPI saying the Milwaukee Public School District is behind on reporting its financial data, there's a lingering question: should the state's largest school district be dismantled?

State says MPS is behind on financial data
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) says the Milwaukee Public School District is behind on reporting its financial data.

MPS finance problem: Dismantling school district a familiar question

A Milwaukee Public Schools finance report problem could impact every school district in Wisconsin. Is it time to split up the state's largest district?

MPS finance report problem could impact all state school districts

Milwaukee Public Schools is months behind on submitting multiple required financial reports to the state, the Wisconsin DPI announced Wednesday.

Hydroponic garden; Waukesha North High School students make unique lunch

Some Waukesha North High School students cooked lunch on Thursday, May 30, with food they grew in their classroom – and they did it without soil.

Hydroponics at Waukesha North High School
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Some Waukesha North High School students served up food they grew themselves...without any soil.

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

MPS behind on financial data, state agency says

Milwaukee Public Schools may be at risk of losing millions of dollars in state aid after the state said the school district is months behind in turning in financial paperwork.