MPS lead exposure; screening clinic for students on March 15
Milwaukee Public School officials on Thursday, March 13 provided details on an upcoming lead clinic happening on Saturday, March 15.
School bus tracking app; Milwaukee Public Schools launches 'WheresTheBus'
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the launch of an app this month that will allow families with children who ride the school bus to track that bus.
MPS lead exposure; Trowbridge School to reopen
Trowbridge Street School passed its clearance check following the latest round of lead hazard remediation and cleaning, allowing the school to reopen.
MPS paraprofessional charged with child abuse
A Milwaukee Public Schools paraprofessional has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse.
School resource officers in MPS; week-long training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
MPS school resource officer training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
MPS lead exposure: Trowbridge School could reopen, clinics set up
A Milwaukee school shut down for dangerous lead levels could reopen, though the health department said parts of the building would need to stay closed.
New MPS superintendent salary revealed
The Milwaukee School Board finalized a contract for its new superintendent, Dr. Brenda Cassellius on Tuesday, March 4.
New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius to make more than $300K
New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius' contract was finalized earlier this week.
Open Record: Poisoned at School
The Milwaukee Health Department is investigating the ongoing lead hazards at several buildings within the Milwaukee Public School district.
MPS lead exposure; Milwaukee health leaders share investigation update
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department say they're working to get kids back into a Milwaukee school full of lead dust.
MPS approves school resource officers, new superintendent in meeting
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved its intergovernmental agreement for student resource officers to return on Tuesday.
School resource officers in MPS; Common Council passes plan, 10-4 vote
On Tuesday, March 4, the full Milwaukee Common Council voted on whether to approve the SRO agreement with MPS.
MPS lead exposure: students, parents adapt
The start of a new week means a new school for students and staff at Trowbridge Street School in Milwaukee.
SROs in Milwaukee schools, deal almost done
The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal – and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.
MPS lead exposure, school closings; Trowbridge students, parents adapt
The Milwaukee Health Department shut Trowbridge Street School down because of unsafe lead dust levels.
Milwaukee school resource officers; city leaders on cusp of deal
The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal – and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.
MPS lead exposure: Parents express concerns, educate community
Dangerous levels of lead have been found in some MPS buildings, prompting one school to temporarily close. A group of parents met to share concerns.
MPS, health department address lead concerns
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools addressed lead concerns in schools during a media availability on Friday, Feb. 28, following the closure of one school.
Slow progress with school resource officers
There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.