Milwaukee high schools now serve pre-made salads for lunch. Students from four MPS schools share their thoughts.
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Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Advocates urge probe of potential lead contamination of soil at Golda Meir school
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Milwaukee Health Department said no further action is needed at this time.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Milwaukee Sign Language School struggles with teacher vacancies
Staff shortages at Milwaukee Sign Language School have created challenges in supporting students and increased staff burnout.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
MPS rolls out new emergency protocol
Milwaukee Public Schools has rolled out a new emergency protocol designed to standardize and simplify responses to emergencies.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Advocates call on MPS for more transparency with lead action plan
MPS’ lead remediation efforts are being questioned by advocates who want more clarity on the district’s plans.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 18
Have conversations about men’s issues; share your thoughts with MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius; try new snacks; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
SDC requests review from federal government on state’s funding decision
The Social Development Commission, or SDC, is asking the federal government to reverse a decision made by the state that could alter the anti-poverty agency’s funding options.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
GOP bill would cut funding to MPS over school police
Republicans are advancing state legislation that would create more rules around police officers at MPS. There is considerable opposition from Democrats.
Posted inCommunity
What to know before voting on April 1
Here’s what to know about voter registration and the April 1 election
Posted inCommunity
Have you or your child met your new school resource officer yet?
Police returned to Milwaukee Public Schools last week, and NNS wants to know what students and parents have experienced so far.