Some are pushing back against the proposed School Resource Officer Program policy, saying more deserve the chance to review it before it goes for a full school board vote.
Alex Klaus
Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 11
Get a free health checkup; shop the night market in Washington Heights; learn about fathers legal rights; and more.
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Traffic-calming projects to hit Mitchell and Metcalfe schools on South and North sides
The goal is to reduce speeding near the schools to help students cross the street safely.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 8
Learn about the outdoors; trade your plants; celebrate Mother’s Day at church; attend a powwow; and more.
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What to know about the proposed Milwaukee Public Schools budget
Proposed in the budget are more classroom positions, fewer administrative and assistant principal positions, cuts to school breakfast spending and more.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Union leaders say MPS plan to reduce class sizes is unrealistic
Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association leaders say existing teacher vacancies and a lack of structure places doubt on the district’s plans.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
Here’s how Milwaukee high school students can learn to drive for $35 this summer
Milwaukee Recreation offers driver’s education classes to Milwaukee Public Schools students at a discounted rate.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 4
Learn about the Washington Park quality of life plan; find resources for special education and bilingual and English learning students; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 1
Shop for goods at several different craft fairs; check out live music at Zócalo; and more.
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5 things to know and do the week of April 27
Learn how to stop a bleeding emergency; give feedback on the 30th Street Corridor Trail; get information about the 414 in Motion plan; and more.