It’s their last year of high school, but Monday was the first day back in class for Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who returned to face-to-face learning for the first time in more than a year.
More women, more with professional educational experience, and no voucher supporters. By Terry Falk - Apr 14th, 2021 11:53 am //end headline wrapper ?>Riverwest Elementary School, 2765 N. Fratney St. File photo by Dave Reid.
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.
Wisconsin teachers receiving vaccines on first day of eligibility feel relief, but others may have weeks to wait Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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In downtown Milwaukee on Monday, teachers filed out of the Wisconsin Center with grins, deep breaths, and a cheer.
For the first time, all education and child care staff were eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, and unlike in other cities Milwaukee health workers had a supply for them. It feels wonderful, said Julia Grams, who has been teaching 4-year-old kindergarten virtually since September for Milwaukee Public Schools. “If this gives us the opportunity to have our children in the classroom, I can’t wait.”