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MPS facing new lawsuit aimed at enforcing state mandated …
Oct 9, 2024 · 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 is a bipartisan law that allowed the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to raise its sales tax -- but it also required Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to place at least...
Minnesota News | MPR News
3 days ago · MPR News covers Minnesota news and stories from local communities to statewide issues. Find breaking news, election updates, Indigenous Peoples Day events, pumpkin weigh-off results and more.
What we know about what went wrong at MPS after financial …
Jun 24, 2024 · Since that day, three MPS officials have left the district: Superintendent Keith Posley, Chief Financial Officer Martha Kreitzman, and Comptroller Alfredo Balmaseda. Further consequences could be...
What we know about proposed staff cuts at MPS - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 7, 2024 · MPS' department of Gender Identity and Inclusion, launched in 2021 to support girls of color and LGBTQ+ students, would face staff cuts under Posley's plan, alongside the district's older...
MPS finance scandal: Evers calls for audits, mayor offers help
Jun 7, 2024 · Gov. Tony Evers and Mayor Cavalier Johnson respond to the state's withholding of financial aid to Milwaukee Public Schools due to ongoing financial problems. They offer support, assistance and...
Milwaukee Public Schools financial reports ... - FOX6 News …
Oct 14, 2024 · MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools has new leadership in its finance department. That’s one revelation that was made on Monday, Oct. 14, as the district looks to clean up a financial crisis.
Milwaukee Public Schools in turmoil: Here's what you need to know
Jun 7, 2024 · MPS faces the possibility of losing federal funds for Head Start if it doesn’t make further corrections. State officials threatened to suspend general funding to MPS schools because the district failed to file financial reports due last year, including the annual audit.
MPS superintendent answers questions on Milwaukee schools
3 days ago · Galvan said he doesn't want to 'vacate' any part of Milwaukee with school closures. Across Milwaukee schools, 1 in 4 buildings are overcrowded and another 1 in 4 are underfilled, according to MPS.
Milwaukee schools superintendent resigns - WPR
Jun 4, 2024 · Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley resigned early Tuesday morning, hours after a public hearing where more than 100 parents, staffers and community members — using words like embarrassing, dysfunctional, failing and …