Since testing positive for COVID-19, David Bowen and Rebecca Quesada have kept their focus on making a difference.
MPS wants police out of schools. A state-mandated contract could complicate things.
The Milwaukee Public Schools still has a state-mandated contract with the Milwaukee Police Department. Here’s what it does.
Three things you should know about MPS’ decision to cut contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department
MPS has ended all but one contract with the Milwaukee Police Department. Here’s what you need to know.
Five high school graduates who will give you inspiration
Many of these young people would have been labeled “troubled” or written off just a few years ago. Now they are valedictorians, community builders and inspirations to everyone around them.
Educators push MPS to end contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department
The Black Educators Caucus MKE is urging MPS to end its contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department, saying the district is “complicit in the perpetuation of the very institutional racism that recent marches, rallies, and uprisings were all about.”
Community Heroes: COVID-19 couldn’t stop program that teaches young kids how to read
In “regular” times, the “Read with Me” program brings volunteers to read with young children in person. But the coronavirus has forced Next Door to pivot.
Where those in need can find food this summer (and how everyone can help)
With COVID-19 making life even more challenging for those in need, here are some organizations providing meals over the summer.
From growing more spiritual to becoming more focused on erasing health inequities: Catching up with two COVID-19 survivors
In April, we asked Milwaukeeans who had survived COVID-19 to tell us about their experiences with the coronavirus. Today, we catch up with them.
What you need to know about the proposed MPS budget
On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will meet virtually to vote on Superintendent Keith Posley’s proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
Checking in: How are you doing as we confront the coronavirus?
We continue to check in with our neighbors to see how they are doing as we all weather challenges created by the coronavirus. Today we talk with organizers from the Hmong American Women’s Association.