Reporter Chesnie Wardell’s favorite story of 2025 featured how Jacarrie Carr and the community came together to help children read.
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My most memorable story of 2025: Milwaukee Sign Language School struggles with teacher vacancies
The struggle of vacancies at Milwaukee Sign Language School isn’t unique to the school; but the school serves populations that don’t get served elsewhere.
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Here’s how Milwaukee high school students can learn to drive next semester
Milwaukee Public Schools students can take driver’s education classes for only $35.
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Ten places for kids to have fun this winter break
Winter break starts on Dec. 22 for Milwaukee Public Schools, but fear not – these Milwaukee events are sure to keep kids busy.
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Here’s how you can make your voice heard at MPS meetings
Everything you need to know about when, where and how to share your thoughts with the MPS Board of School Directors.
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These Milwaukee schools saw the greatest achievement, growth and overall scores on the state report card
Milwaukee Public Schools scored a 51.9 out of 100 on the latest state report card, but bright spots emerged throughout the district.
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Opinion: Milwaukee principals reflect on leadership, community, and the joy of seeing students thrive
Every strong school starts with strong leadership—and across Milwaukee, our Teach For America alumni are showing what that looks like every single day.
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‘Something to look forward to’: MPS high schoolers say new salad option a step up from hot lunch
Milwaukee high schools now serve pre-made salads for lunch. Students from four MPS schools share their thoughts.
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Use-of-force incidents at MPS raise concerns that routine discipline is being treated as criminal activity
Half the incidents began as school policy violations rather than criminal activity. All incidents ended with force and a request to criminally charge at least one student.
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‘Walk with their head held high’: Barbershop at Rufus King gives free cuts and confidence to students
Rufus King International High School English teachers Cameron LeFlore and Emmanuel Johnson provide free haircuts after school to students.