Public Education

Milwaukee schools scrambling to cut back after audits reveal $46 million shortfall

As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begins to deal with a $46 million budget deficit, the community is questioning how such a situation arose in the first place. “You say this… Read More

Public Education

Milwaukee Public Schools declare schools lead-free

(The Center Square) – Nearly a year after Milwaukee Public Schools began the work to clean lead out of its school buildings, the district says its classrooms are now lead-free. Read More

Public Education

Missed deadlines spur Wisconsin to withhold aid from Milwaukee Public Schools

After Milwaukee Public Schools missed May 16 and May 30 deadlines to submit financial reports, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is withholding new aid to the district. “Withholding funding… Read More

Courts

Wisconsin parents win lawsuit to reinstate school safety officers

Wisconsin parents have won their lawsuit against Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) over safety, and the ruling requires the district to rehire school safety officers. The lawsuit… Read More