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.
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Some state lawmakers want ‘safe havens’ to stay safe
Several state lawmakers are working on a bill that would keep immigration officers out of “safe havens” throughout Wisconsin.
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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.
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Investigators find hazardous lead contamination at MPS schools
Investigators have found hazardous lead levels that were “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel Elementary School.
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Community weighs in on finalists for MPS superintendent
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors narrowed a pool of applicants for the superintendent position from 50 to three. The finalists answered questions from the public during a forum last week.
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Will police officers be placed in MPS schools before the Feb. 17 deadline? It doesn’t look like it
It’s been more than a year since the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools missed the state-mandated deadline to place police officers in schools. A judge recently imposed a new deadline of Feb. 17, but it appears this deadline won’t be met either.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 31
Practice your basketball skills; celebrate the reopening of the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park; attend a kindergarten enrollment fair; save a life; and participate in a music lab for teens.
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Parent angry after child spends day in school without heat
One parent is outraged after finding out her child’s school had no heat for an entire day.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health threat. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School. Here are some testing and safety resources.
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5 things to know and do the week of Jan. 20
Take an early morning bird work at the Urban Ecology Center; register to vote; learn ceramics with Sam Wolf; attend the Milwaukee Public Schools career fair; and get leadership training.