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Milwaukee Public Schools rolls out new emergency protocol

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 20, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee Public Schools has rolled out a new emergency protocol designed to standardize and simplify responses to emergencies.

Children's coats hang on a rack under paper art of creatures on the wall.

Parents face challenges navigating the Milwaukee Public Schools enrollment process

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Education, Health & Welfare

Advocates want more transparency in Milwaukee Public Schools lead action plan

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 6, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Classroom with desks and dummies in beds

Community, Education

Dual enrollment helps Milwaukee Public Schools students prepare for college success. Why are participation rates low?

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 29, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee Social Development Commission wants feds to reverse state funding decision

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 26, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Health & Welfare

RFK Jr. claims federal ‘team’ is in Milwaukee for school lead crisis; city says there isn’t

by Nick Rommel / WPR May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers

Education, Government

Milwaukee school audit finds widespread problems hurting Wisconsin’s largest district

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee police car outside South Division High School

Education, Justice & Safety

Will police officers be placed in Milwaukee public schools before Feb. 17 deadline? Not likely

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Edgar Mendez / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 12, 2025March 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Ronna McDaniel, chairperson of the Republican National Committee, and Gerard Randall

Education, Government

Milwaukee Public Schools still trying to recoup money from GOP official’s defunct nonprofit

by Corrinne Hess / WPR January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Milwaukee Public Schools administration is in turmoil: Here’s what you need to know

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley stands at left next to a long wooden table.

Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent resigns

by Corrinne Hess / WPR and Evan Casey / WPR June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Despite $252 million referendum, Milwaukee Public Schools eliminates school counselors in 53206 ZIP code

by Corrinne Hess / WPR April 18, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch