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Posted inEducation
‘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.
Posted inCriminal justice, Education
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.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
MPD gets nearly 900 calls from MPS schools over three-month period
Police received nearly 900 calls from MPS schools after school resource officers were ordered to return to the district.
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, Criminal justice, Education
Here’s what you need to know about the training MPD officers received to work with students
Milwaukee Police Department officers have received training to work as school resource officers. We take a look at the curriculum.
Posted inCommunity
What you need to know about enrolling kids into kindergarten
Kindergarten enrollment season kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Milwaukee Public Schools’ first fair of the year.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
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.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, News
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.
Posted inCommunity, Education
What do you want to see in the next MPS superintendent? Here’s how to make your voice heard.
Milwaukee Public Schools is conducting a search for its next superintendent. The district is hosting focus groups for those that want a say in the decision.