MPS board members recall; group forms to make the push

MPS board members recall; group forms to make the push

A group of parents, activists and taxpayers want to do a clean house with the Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of Directors as the district navigates its financial mess.

A group of parents, activists and taxpayers want to do a clean house with the Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of Directors as the district navigates its financial mess.

MPS finance scandal: 'Corrective Action Plan' submitted to state

MPS finance scandal: 'Corrective Action Plan' submitted to state

Milwaukee Public Schools submitted an updated draft for corrective action to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the board announced.

Milwaukee Public Schools submitted an updated draft for corrective action to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the board announced.

Wauwatosa middle school consolidation proposed to address costs

Wauwatosa middle school consolidation proposed to address costs

The Wauwatosa Board of Education heard a plan on Monday that would eliminate the school district's two middle schools.

The Wauwatosa Board of Education heard a plan on Monday that would eliminate the school district's two middle schools.

Marquette President Lovell dies, UWM chancellor remembers colleague

Marquette President Lovell dies, UWM chancellor remembers colleague

The community continues to mourn the loss of Marquette University President Michael Lovell, who died Sunday after a years-long cancer battle.

The community continues to mourn the loss of Marquette University President Michael Lovell, who died Sunday after a years-long cancer battle.

MPS finance scandal: Alderman demands answers, action from board

MPS finance scandal: Alderman demands answers, action from board

A Milwaukee alderman is demanding that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors provide some answers about its current financial crisis.

A Milwaukee alderman is demanding that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors provide some answers about its current financial crisis.

Michael Lovell dies, Marquette provost to serve as acting president

Michael Lovell dies, Marquette provost to serve as acting president

Marquette University announced Provost Kimo Ah Yun will serve as acting president following the death of Michael Lovell on Sunday, June 10.

Marquette University announced Provost Kimo Ah Yun will serve as acting president following the death of Michael Lovell on Sunday, June 10.

Alderman Scott Spiker MPS press conference
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Alderman Scott Spiker MPS press conference

Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker, joined by Angela Harris, hosted a press conference on Monday, June 10, regarding action needed by MPS Board and the 2024/25 budget.

Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker, joined by Angela Harris, hosted a press conference on Monday, June 10, regarding action needed by MPS Board and the 2024/25 budget.

Wisconsin vs. Marquette Charity Softball Slam, Steve Novak shares more

Wisconsin vs. Marquette Charity Softball Slam, Steve Novak shares more

Legends, celebrities, and student-athletes from both the University of Wisconsin and Marquette will take part in an upcoming charity softball game.

Legends, celebrities, and student-athletes from both the University of Wisconsin and Marquette will take part in an upcoming charity softball game.

MPS finance scandal: Evers calls for audits, mayor offers help

MPS finance scandal: Evers calls for audits, mayor offers help

Gov. Tony Evers called for additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools – and Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered support from the city – on Friday.

Gov. Tony Evers called for additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools – and Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered support from the city – on Friday.

Milwaukee mayor addresses funding crisis at MPS
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Milwaukee mayor addresses funding crisis at MPS

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with City Comptroller Bill Christianson, held a press conference to address the funding crisis at Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with City Comptroller Bill Christianson, held a press conference to address the funding crisis at Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee mayor to discuss MPS funding issues
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Milwaukee mayor to discuss MPS funding issues

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a press conference later in the day on Friday, June 7, to discuss next steps for funding MPS following the announcement financial aid from the state would be withheld.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a press conference later in the day on Friday, June 7, to discuss next steps for funding MPS following the announcement financial aid from the state would be withheld.

Several states are considering free child care for early educators

Several states are considering free child care for early educators

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.