Milwaukee schools audit finds widespread problems hurting Wisconsin’s largest district
A new audit has found that 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.
Time for an overhaul? 3 big takeaways from state audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the audit of MPS operations after last year's financial missteps. Here's what to know about the report, which was released Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools audit; what independent report found
Gov. Tony Evers released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Brenda Cassellius named the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools
Brenda Cassellius will fill the role vacated by former Superintendent Keith Posley, who resigned in June 2024. #BREAKING Dr. Brenda Cassellius was just named the finalist for the next superintendent for @MilwaukeeMPS @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/SV2Q37KCMT
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Wednesday due to winter storm
Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools will be closed Wednesday due to the approaching winter storm, which is expected to bring significant snowfall and unsafe driving conditions.
Audit calls for across-the-board changes in Milwaukee schools
A newly released audit of Milwaukee schools calls for a new, clear leadership structure and changes across the board. The audit was funded as part of a $5.5 million plan from Gov. Tony Evers after the school district failed to submit the required annual financial audit reports to the Department of Public Instruction.
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Milwaukee Public Schools Names Brenda Cassellius as New Superintendent
Brenda Cassellius is named new superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools, taking over after Keith Posley's resignation.
Damning review makes sweeping recommendations for Milwaukee Public Schools
A comprehensive review of Milwaukee Public Schools’ administration calls attention to dozens of issues that auditors say are ...
Brenda Cassellius, former Boston Schools superintendent, named new superintendent at Milwaukee Public Schools
The MPS board will enter contract negotiations with Brenda Cassellius, its choice to take over as MPS superintendent ...
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Milwaukee Public Schools closed Wednesday amid winter storm warning
Milwaukee Public Schools announced schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, amid a winter storm warning. All ...
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Dangerous levels of lead found in more schools. Health department warns MPS to improve monitoring and control of lead hazards.
Just weeks after the Milwaukee Health Department said a Milwaukee Public Schools student had been lead poisoned at school, the city agency on Wednesday sent a letter to the district saying ...
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Snow emergency declared in Milwaukee, impacting parking
As road crews continue to clean up from Wednesday's snowstorm, the city of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has declared a Snow Emergency for Thursday, Feb. 13. Snow emergency declarations mean ...
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MPS and the city appear one step closer to bringing police officers to schools
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is waiting to hear from the City of Milwaukee about an agreement that would bring ...
Milwaukee Public Schools, UWM will be closed Wednesday as snowstorm approaches
Milwaukee area school districts have decided to close schools on Wednesday as meteorologists expect several inches of snow to ...