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Time for an overhaul? 3 big takeaways from state audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the audit of MPS operations after last year's financial missteps. Here's what to know about the report, which was released Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools Names Brenda Cassellius as New Superintendent
Brenda Cassellius is named new superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools, taking over after Keith Posley's resignation.
Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools calls for systemic changes to adequately support students
The operational audit was ordered by Gov. Tony Evers after news broke in 2024 MPS was late in submitting to DPI required financial documents.
Milwaukee Public Schools audit; what independent report found
MILWAUKEE - Gov. Tony Evers released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) on Thursday, Feb. 13. This is the first of two comprehensive, independent audits that Gov. Evers directed after the district failed to turn in required financial audit reports to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Will police officers be placed in Milwaukee public schools before Feb. 17 deadline? Not likely
It appears unlikely that the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools will meet the Feb. 17 deadline to place at least 25 student resource officers in schools.
Milwaukee Schools Audit Finds Widespread Problems Hurting Wisconsin's Largest District
A new audit has found that the Milwaukee pubic school district struggles with a “culture resistant to change” that has undermined its ability to function properly, disproportionately harming its most
Audit calls for across-the-board changes in Milwaukee schools
A newly released audit of Milwaukee schools calls for a new, clear leadership structure and changes across the board. The audit was funded as part of a $5.5 million plan from Gov. Tony Evers after the school district failed to submit the required annual financial audit reports to the Department of Public Instruction.
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'I'll have to earn the public's trust': MPS superintendent pick
In her first interview since being selected to lead the district, Dr. Brenda Cassellius said she's prepared to face the district's challenges.
Brenda Cassellius, former Boston Schools superintendent, named new superintendent at Milwaukee Public Schools
The MPS board will enter contract negotiations with Brenda Cassellius, its choice to take over as MPS superintendent ...
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In first news conference, new MPS superintendent pledges more outreach, transparency
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will work harder to connect with families and implement a more transparent hiring process, new superintendent Brenda Cassellius said in her introductory ...
Community helps Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide fight against deportation
Selena Gomez has been in the spotlight thanks to her Golden Globe nomination for Emilia Pérez and her engagement to musician ...
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In Milwaukee, police respond to thousands of calls to MPS: 'Why do we call the police?'
A 16-year-old who punched the principal. Each of the incidents took place last school year in Milwaukee Public Schools and resulted in a call to police. What prompts a call to police varies widely ...
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Milwaukee health officials planning pop-up lead testing clinics for students
Two lead-poisoned students prompted health officials to test Kagel School and Golda Meir's Lower Campus. The health ...
Borsuk: 11 reasons to worry about the state of MPS
When MPS reached a new level of bungling last spring (the near-collapse of the finance department and the failure to submit ...