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Milwaukee Public Schools passes $1.5B budget - WPR
Oct 30, 2024 · The Milwaukee Public Schools board of directors unanimously approved its 2024-25 budget Tuesday night, the plan incorporating a $43 million state penalty related to financial mismanagement uncovered in the spring. MPS passed a preliminary $1.5 billion budget in June but had to make adjustments based on how much state aid the district will receive.
MPS superintendent answers questions on Milwaukee schools
1 day ago · In the 2022-23 school year, 65.6% of high schoolers in Milwaukee graduated within four years. Statewide, the same data point was 90.5%. Asked whether he believes academic achievement should be his ...
Milwaukee schools superintendent resigns amid potential loss of ...
Jun 4, 2024 · The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools has resigned with Wisconsin’s largest school district in jeopardy of losing millions of dollars in state funding after not submitting required financial reports.
What we know about proposed staff cuts at MPS - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 7, 2024 · MPS' department of Gender Identity and Inclusion, launched in 2021 to support girls of color and LGBTQ+ students, would face staff cuts under Posley's plan, alongside the district's older...
After state withholds funds for Milwaukee Public Schools, Evers …
Jun 7, 2024 · Gov. Tony Evers on Friday called for “operational and instructional audits” of Milwaukee Public Schools amid fallout from the district’s failure to submit financial data to the state. In a statement, Evers said he’s calling for a “more comprehensive review” than the financial audit already underway.
Milwaukee schools superintendent resigns - WPR - Wisconsin Public …
Jun 4, 2024 · Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley resigned early Tuesday morning, hours after a public hearing where more than 100 parents, staffers and community members — using words like embarrassing, dysfunctional, failing and …
Got thoughts on potential MPS closures, expansions? Share them …
5 hours ago · Milwaukee Public Schools has released an initial list of schools that could close, merge, expand or receive other upgrades. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wants to hear from students, parents ...
Milwaukee Public Schools in turmoil: Here's what you need to …
Jun 7, 2024 · Here’s what you need to know. MPS has had multiple issues come to light in the past month. Federal officials suspended funding to Head Start sites on May 21 after the district failed to correct safety issues for students. The suspension is effective for 30 days.
MPS board presents plan to potentially close or merge 13 schools
Oct 30, 2024 · MILWAUKEE —. Milwaukee Public School Board members presented a plan at a special meeting Tuesday night to either close or merge thirteen schools. Those schools include Andrew S. Douglas Middle ...