Some students seek to have school resource officers stationed somewhere discreetly on campuses but away from classrooms and buildings.
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Posted inCommunity, Education, News
Milwaukee Public Schools in danger of losing Head Start funding after deficiencies found
The federal government has suspended funding to Milwaukee Public Schools’ Head Start program — a health and nutrition program for low-income children — after the district failed to comply with the program.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: Milwaukee’s students cannot afford for MPS to (just) maintain and sustain: We need a plan
Families and taxpayers deserve specifics before agreeing to pay hundreds of dollars more in property taxes every year.
Posted inCommunity, Education
‘This work is personal’: New Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation leader wants all students to thrive
Willie Jude II is bringing 17 years of higher education experience to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Resources
Weather-related school closings force parents to scramble
When schools close due to inclement weather, some parents are left to find child care at the last minute.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
PHOTOS: MPS Skilled Trades & Technical Career Fair at Milwaukee Tool
Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students attended the Skilled Trade & Technical Career Fair in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of March 31
Vote early (but deadline is Saturday); attend the Harambee quality-of-life feedback session; check out the free grocery giveaway and resource fair organized by DreamTeam United MKE; attend free theater classes for youths from Milwaukee Rep; and participate in a community baby shower at Safe & Sound.
Posted inCommunity, Education
What you need to know about the Milwaukee school board elections on April 4
If you care about your kids, then you should care about the upcoming school board election. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
One-time $120 coming to offset summer meal costs for eligible children
Parents of children attending schools with free or reduced cost school meals will receive $120 per eligible child in June to help offset the cost of school meals.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
Support the fourth annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards; vote on Election Day; attend Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s “2023 State of the County” address; visit the MPS open house and job fair at Douglas Middle School; and check out the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers’ gallery night.