MPS adds packaged supper meals at Stop, Grab, & Go meal sites
MPS will begin offering packaged supper meals along with breakfasts and lunches at 50 Stop, Grab, & Go sites.
MPS students recognized for work in 1st virtual enrichment program
A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.
Old Milwaukee schools to become affordable housing
The City of Milwaukee recently decided to move forward with Gorman's plans to turn the old high school into new, affordable family housing -- 64 one and two-bedroom apartments.
Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for students
To help boost success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating two and a half million dollars to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
Northwestern Mutual donation to bridge gap for low-income students
To help boost students' success and drive sustainable change, Northwestern Mutual is donating $2.5 million to schools, nonprofits and programming in the city of Milwaukee.
MPS receives donation of school supplies for homeless students
Milwaukee Public Schools announced the donation of 4,000 backpacks, courtesy of Educators Credit Union.
Campaign aimed at recruitment amid teacher shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called Why They Teach, aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
MPS launches campaign to keep student-athletes engaged, active
While many school districts have athletes back on the filed -- sports is still on hold for Milwaukee Public Schools.
'Why They Teach:' Campaign to boost recruitment amid shortage
Teachers in Milwaukee are sharing their stories in a new campaign called "Why They Teach," aimed at boosting recruitment amid a state and nationwide shortage.
MPS offers no-contact 'Head Start' registration, enrollment down
The district's Head Start program, normally in 35 different sites across Milwaukee, is now remote. Williams said enrollment needs a boost.
Over 3,000 MPS students haven't shown up for virtual learning
This comes more than five weeks after the early start calendar began -- and three weeks after the traditional.
Connect Milwaukee provides tech, online support for MPS students
To help ensure success, a local foundation helped ensure every MPS student had laptop and internet access — but more support is needed.
MPS teachers 'personalize' e-learning, finalize outdoor classroom
Staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Clement Avenue School are working to tailor virtual learning to each student while an outdoor classroom is finalized amid COVID.
MPS Foundation's #ConnectMilwaukee campaign enters Phase II
The MPS Foundation is launching Phase 2 of the #ConnectMilwaukee campaign which focuses on additional technical support for MPS students and staff.
'Can create traumas:' MPS teacher criticized for showing Blake video in class
The chair of Black Educators Caucus MKE said the conversation is an important one, but criticized the teacher for not giving parents a heads up.
Classes resume for largest school district in Wisconsin, MPS begins virtual learning Tuesday
Classes resume Tuesday, Sept. 1 for the biggest school district in Wisconsin. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is starting the school year off virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Ready to go:' Students, parents take part in 'Connection Day' ahead of 1st day of class
The biggest school district in Wisconsin is gearing up for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
'Unacceptable:' MPS teacher under fire for alleged Facebook post about Kenosha unrest
Posts about the fatal shooting of two Kenosha protesters, allegedly written on an MPS teacher's Facebook page, has drawn criticism.
Milwaukee Public Schools indefinitely suspends district athletics for the fall
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Monday evening, Aug. 24 that it will indefinitely suspend the start of all regular season fall sports.
MPS to expand Stop, Grab, Go locations around district
Beginning August 24, students and families will have an additional 30 minutes to pick up breakfast and lunch at the sites, with hours now from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.