Deborthia Ford drove her 7-year-old daughter, Zarhonda Wright, to school Wednesday for the first time in over a year. They sat in the car for a bit before Ford tucked a mask behind her daughter’s ears and guided her to a teacher. Ford watched and waved until Zarhonda disappeared in the door of Clemens School.
“My kids are failing,” Ford said. “It’s really best to get them back in school.”
The youngest Milwaukee Public Schools students, from 3-year-old kindergarten through third grade, were invited to return to buildings Wednesday, while older students will come later this month.
District officials said at least 59% of students planned to return in-person, meaning four out of 10 may remain virtual through the end of the academic year.
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The April 6 Milwaukee school election resulted in the largest turnover of school board members in recent memory. Four incumbents were not on the ballot. But while the faces will change, it is unlikely any substantive policy will.
I know a thing or two about the school board. I retired from the board two years ago after 12 years during which the board
did change greatly. I served with all four outgoing board members.
Superintendent: MPS 100% ready for in-person learning
Superintendent: MPS 100% ready for in-person learning
For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return.
MILWAUKEE - For the first time since March 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools teachers are dusting off their desks, preparing for some students to return to class starting Wednesday, April 14. Still, the district continues to receive backlash from the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association about its plan.
The president of the teachers union said she has received numerous complaints from educators and staff who don t believe schools are prepared to reopen. On Monday afternoon, April 12, however, Superintendent Keith Posley held a news conference and said the district will be ready.
Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms
Teachers union calls for special meeting as MPS return looms
With only a few days before the youngest MPS students return, the union said there are some important questions left unanswered.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools students go back to the classroom Wednesday, April 14.
However, the teachers union said it isn t confident that MPS administration will have enough substitutes to cover all classes.
The union, Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA), is calling on the school board to host a special meeting to get more information about the reopening plan. There isn t much time left, as teachers are expected to report to the classroom Monday.
Milwaukee teachers union calls for MPS special board meeting on reopening plans
MTEA concerned about COVID-19 variant, days before students and teachers set to return to class Share Updated: 10:27 PM CDT Apr 9, 2021
Milwaukee teachers union calls for MPS special board meeting on reopening plans
MTEA concerned about COVID-19 variant, days before students and teachers set to return to class Share Updated: 10:27 PM CDT Apr 9, 2021
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Show Transcript FIRST AT 10:00, THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS UNION IS DEMANDING A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING, ONLY DAYS BEFORE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE SET TO RETURN TO CLASS. PATRICK: AS 12 NEWS’ CAROLINE REINWALD REPORTS, THE TEACHERS UNION IS CONCERNED ABOUT AN INCREASE IN CORONAVIRUS CASES AND THE SPREAD OF VARIANTS. CAROLINE: AS COVID VARIANTS CONTINUE TO SPREAD, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE PREPARING TO RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM. TEACHERS GO BACK MONDAY. GRADES K-3 RETURN WEDNESDAY MORNING, WI