MPS students are taking to the road this summer to learn more about voting and civil rights. They’ll travel to Alabama, Tennessee and Jackson, Miss., to attend the Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary Conference Day.
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MPS students to experience the history of Freedom Summer firsthand
MPS students are taking to the road this summer to learn more about voting and civil rights. They’ll travel to Alabama, Tennessee and Jackson, Miss., to attend the Freedom Summer 50th Anniversary Conference Day.
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Special Report: Fewer MPS charters, declining enrollment add up to lost revenue
The number of charter schools authorized by MPS has decreased by 23 percent since 2011, contributing to declining revenues for the district.
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New MPS community service requirement to foster student engagement
Students will be able to complete a new community service requirement by participating in an independent community service project or taking a service learning class.
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Poverty, crime contribute to ‘uncertain outlook’ for MPS
Panelists agreed that the Milwaukee Public School system faces daunting challenges, and there’s no simple solution.
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MPS close to meeting teacher staffing goal for new school year
The district embarked on an aggressive hiring campaign during the last five months to address a shortage of about 400 teachers.
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Forum Latino offers resources for parents of special needs students
For 10 years, MPS has held an annual “Foro” or “Forum Latino” for parents of students with special needs. More than 400 people attended this year’s event, the only one of its kind in the state, according to the school district.