Education
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New MPS interim superintendent doesn't have license to be a superintendent; here's why that's allowed
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UW-Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium will sell alcohol in general seating areas for the first time this season
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Students visit Hunger Task Force farm to learn about different types of food, healthy eating
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'Yes to Tosa Kids' campaign aims to pass school district's budget referenda
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MPS students take part in AI workshop
- MPS board names interim superintendent finalists, postpones overhauling math curriculum
- 'We could've pushed harder': State superintendent discusses MPS fiscal mess, changes state will make in response
- Hired MPS financial consultant says two key problems led to financial crisis
- 'We were always assured': MPS board leaders discuss financial scandal, suggest additional tax hike off the table
- Wauwatosa school board approves 2 referenda for operations and facilities, voters to decide in November
- MPS board gives authority to acting superintendent; no candidate list yet for interim superintendent
- Alverno College to cut staff, programs amid financial crisis
- MPS officials knew about state aid reductions before referendum vote
- MPS Board approves budget & action plan, then adjourns behind closed doors & ducks media
- Gov. Evers criticizes DPI in wake of MPS financial crisis
- New MPS draft plan released: Will take months for district to dig out of financial crisis
- Revisiting last major MPS audit: Former superintendent wants Evers to appoint special commissioner
- Evers moving ahead with plans to audit MPS; focus will be on academics, operations
- Wauwatosa schools grappling with tough financial cuts as lack of state funding forces looming budget shortfall
- Kenosha Unified School District working to repurpose vacant schools
- Ald. Spiker calls for transparency from MPS School Board
- Baraboo dad who rushed stage at high school graduation charged with disorderly conduct
- Fired MPS comptroller says district's financial staff was understaffed and inexperienced
- MPS board leaders keep avoiding questions; another director says board needs more guidance
- Video of parent rushing graduation stage at Baraboo High School goes viral
- Past audit shows MPS board knew of finance issues; lawmaker calls for federal investigation
- Local and state leaders react to MPS superintendent resignation
- Posley to receive $160,000 as part of MPS settlement
- Racine students celebrate reading achievement with helicopter candy drop
- Superintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
- As MPS board to consider Posley's job, state and city leaders call over district overhaul
- Marquette University highlights collection of photos, personal writings of journalist James Foley
- How MPS' failure to report finances could impact funding for all schools
- Congresswoman Moore says she suspects MPS Head Start program will be 'broken up and spread out'
- East Troy High School installs Narcan boxes in effort to help combat fentanyl crisis
- With federal funding at risk, MPS' Head Start council held its regular meeting. They discussed the problem for 3 minutes.
- Family files civil suit seeking $100M from Kenosha Unified School District
- Records reveal why MPS Head Start funding got suspended; district at risk of losing program altogether
- MPS Head Start funding suspended over 3 infractions
- Middle schoolers attend annual Girls in Tech event hosted by Northwestern Mutual
- Evers-GOP split escalates: Republicans to try overriding vetoes on PFAS, election bills; Evers sues GOP over reading funds
- After reaching deal with UW-Milwaukee, student protesters keep door open on more protests if further demands are not met
- UW-Madison, protesters reach agreement to end encampment on Library Mall
- Former Packer Aaron Jones donates 500 pairs of shoes to Wisconsin schools
- 'I see myself in these students': MPS bilingual counselor named WI Teacher of the Year
- 'Make it make sense': Public questions proposed MPS cuts during budget hearing
- Kenosha teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with former student
- Franklin High School students call on local government for ceasefire resolution
- Day 9: Pro-Palestine protests continue at UW-Milwaukee despite heavy rain
- MSOE students design 'sumo robots' to compete in end-of-year tournament
- UWM protesters expand size of encampment as pro-Palestinian demonstration enters 2nd week
- MPS to present budget that cuts nearly 300 jobs, still increases total spending on salaries
- United Healthcare, MMAC give $600K to support 30 incoming Marquette students
- How campus protests could impact young voter turnout in Wisconsin
- Protests and encampment at UWM continue into 2nd week
- MPS board director resigns amid controversies
- Shorewood High School students walk out, join UW-Milwaukee encampment
- Police shoot and kill armed student outside Wisconsin middle school
- Pro-Palestinian encampment ready for 2nd night on UW-Milwaukee campus; Evers weighs in on removal options
- Pro-Palestinian protest at UW-Madison, activists ignore campus encampment ban
- Protesters for Palestine remain on UWM campus Monday night as they fortify encampment
- 'Sky's the limit': Racine students with special needs pick their dream prom outfits for free
- MPS considers booting 2 charter schools out of district buildings
- History Channel star judges international contest at MSOE
- Marquette, MPS host 3rd annual mental health seminar for Black & Latino boys
- Shouting, secret recordings, retaliation: What's behind Thursday's chaotic MPS board meeting?
- 'There's going to be a void': MPS eliminates 4 trauma specialist roles
- 'We are going to need continuous support': 6 hometown organizations receive life-changing federal dollars
- Wisconsin on pace to set new school referendum record after 100+ on spring ballots
- Thousands of MPS students participate in 9th annual UN World Fair
- Milwaukee's Santiago Navarro named Wisconsin's Secondary School Principal of the Year
- FAFSA concerns leave some UWM students uncertain about fall enrollment
- Milwaukee organizations celebrate National Week of the Young Child, promoting early childhood education
- MPS celebrates referendum passage, says closing schools still part of long-term plan
- Milwaukee voters approve $252 million MPS referendum
- Ahead of referendum, here are the facts about MPS funding and staffing
- Skeptical MPS board member holds town hall on $252 million referendum
- Greater Milwaukee Committee says no to $252 million MPS referendum
- Federal lawsuit: MPS principal bullied & harassed child of gay parents, threatened to 'kill' him if he told of punishments
- Milwaukee Public Schools referendum topic of Wisconsin Policy Forum panel
- Lawmakers, business group at odds about Milwaukee Public Schools referendum
- 'I feel very helpless:' Students, families concerned after bomb, shooting threats target Waukesha middle school
- High school students take part in culinary arts competition at WCTC
- UWM at Waukesha campus to close in 2025; new program with WCTC to develop
- Milwaukee Bucks host voting pep rallies at area schools
- 'It’s a fun tradition': MSOE hosts annual egg drop competition 🥚
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Racine & Me: Racine Zoo's Call Me Old Fashioned 2024 and more!
- Madison Capitol rotunda filled for celebration of Public Schools Week
- MPS students present original poems, short stories in celebration of Public Schools Week
- Middle schoolers take part in STEM challenge at Catholic Memorial HS
- Should MPS close schools before asking to raise taxes? The district says savings wouldn't be significant
- Milwaukee Public Schools' $252 million referendum: What's the district's plan for that money?
- Push for increase in funding for Milwaukee Public Schools continues
- 'I couldn't believe it': Brookfield Academy teen wins 1st place in 2023 Congressional App Challenge
- Nathan Hale High School freshman design affordable model homes
- New program allows MPS juniors to apply to MATC and UW-Milwaukee for free
- 2 Milwaukee charter schools announce plans to combine; fall launch expected
- Report: Wisconsin has lost nearly 18% of school bus drivers in last 15 years
- Bradford High School dancers brave college classes
- Milwaukee 7th graders learn about careers in construction with hands-on activities