Milwaukee Police Department officers have received training to work as school resource officers. We take a look at the curriculum.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Education, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: How I fell in love with Scouting and why I recommend it to every family
In the years since my son has joined his troop, he has turned off his phone, and left his bedroom and our neighborhood a lot.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Here’s what we know after one MPS school closes because of lead poisoning
This week, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies became the first Milwaukee Public Schools building to close because of unsafe lead work and high lead levels. Will it be the last?
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education, Public Safety
Judge ‘expects action’ from city to get police officers into MPS
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski has imposed a $1,000-a-day fine on the City of Milwaukee until it can show it is putting forth enough effort to bring school resource officers to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Education
Here are places families can go to improve their reading skills
We’ve compiled a list of where both students and parents can go to improve their reading skills.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Some elevated lead levels remain at Golda Meir Lower School
The Milwaukee Health Department conducted a follow-up lead hazard assessment on Golda Meir Lower School that found 10 dust wipe samples that meet safety standards and two that do not.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education, Public Safety
Judge orders at least 25 police officers be placed in MPS schools by Feb. 27
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee must get at least 25 officers in schools by Feb. 27 or face sanctions or be held in contempt of court, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski ruled Monday.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: MPS failed to keep our kids safe. And we should all be concerned.
Every single Milwaukee County resident, regardless of if one has children, should be alarmed. Lead-poisoned children compromise the health of our communities.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education, Public Safety
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 police officers to Milwaukee Public Schools, according to Henry Leonard, board member for District 7.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Lead hazards pose ‘immediate and ongoing risk’ at Kagel Elementary, Health Department says
A lead risk assessment conducted by the Milwaukee Health Department has found hazardous levels of lead paint and lead dust alongside elevated lead levels in water taps at Kagel Elementary School, 1210 W. Mineral St.