The Milwaukee public school district struggles with a “culture resistant to change” that has undermined its ability to function properly, disproportionately harming its most vulnerable students, an audit ordered by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers found.
Tag: Milwaukee Public Schools
Posted inEducation, Justice & Safety
Will police officers be placed in Milwaukee public schools before Feb. 17 deadline? Not likely
It appears unlikely that the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools will meet the Feb. 17 deadline to place at least 25 student resource officers in schools.
Posted inEducation, Government
Milwaukee Public Schools still trying to recoup money from GOP official’s defunct nonprofit
More than a year after ending its decade-long affiliation with the Milwaukee Education Partnership, Milwaukee Public Schools is still trying to recoup money from the organization for work it never performed.
Posted inEducation
Milwaukee Public Schools administration is in turmoil: Here’s what you need to know
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said it is withholding a $16.6 million payment to Milwaukee Public Schools. The news comes only days after MPS Superintendent Keith Posley resigned.
Posted inEducation
Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent resigns
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley resigned, hours after a public hearing where more than 100 parents, staffers and community members called for his ouster.
Posted inEducation
Despite $252 million referendum, Milwaukee Public Schools eliminates school counselors in 53206 ZIP code
Less than a week after voters narrowly approved a $252 million referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools, the district decided to eliminate full-time trauma support specialists from the schools in the 53206 ZIP code.
Posted inEducation
Here’s what Milwaukee voters should know about the $252 million public school referendum
As the April 2 election draws near, debate continues over whether voters should support Milwaukee Public Schools’ $252 million referendum, which would raise property taxes.
Posted inFact briefs
Would the April 2024 Milwaukee Public Schools referendum raise MPS property taxes 30%?
Yes. Milwaukee Public Schools’ property tax levy would increase 30% if voters approve an April 2, 2024, referendum.
Posted inFact briefs
Does the ballot question for Milwaukee Public Schools’ $252 million referendum tell voters the money would come from property tax increases?
No. A Milwaukee Public Schools referendum question on the April 2 ballot doesn’t say the funding would come from property taxes.
Posted inEducation, Health & Welfare
After decades of little progress, Milwaukee begins new approach to improve lives of Black men and boys
Milwaukee’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in.
Posted inGovernment
Gerard Randall resigns as Milwaukee Republican convention host committee secretary
Gerard Randall, a top Wisconsin GOP official who helped secure the Republican National Convention for Milwaukee, has left his position as host committee secretary after reporting by WPR in collaboration with Wisconsin Watch brought the questionable history of his nonprofit to light.
Posted inEducation, Government
Wisconsin GOP official questioned over his no-bid contracts from Milwaukee Public Schools
Some Milwaukee school board members questioned whether a local nonprofit that received nearly $1.3 million in no-bid district contracts over the past decade was delivering on its promises to improve student achievement.