MPS parents get final say on virtual, in-person learning for children
MPS parents get final say on virtual, in-person learning for children
Some of Milwaukee Public Schools youngest students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday morning, April 14. But many will stay in virtual learning.
MILWAUKEE - Some of Milwaukee Public Schools youngest students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday morning, April 14. But many will stay in virtual learning. In the end, it is the parents making the final call on which option is best for their child. I d rather keep her home and keep her safe, said Robin Whiting, MPS parent.
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Gov. Evers announced his administration has reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Service to ensure the state will continue receiving more than $70 million in food assistance benefits for Wisconsin households.
President Biden picks 1st person of color to head Census fulltime
By Mike Schneider
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he would pick the president of the American Statistical Association to lead the U.S. Census Bureau as it works toward releasing data from the 2020 census that will be used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts.
If confirmed, Robert Santos, who is Mexican-American, would become the first person of color to serve as a permanent director of the Census Bureau, the nation s largest statistical agency. Santos currently is vice president and chief methodologist at the Urban Institute.
The San Antonio native is an expert in survey sampling. He has 40 years of experience in survey design and social science and policy research.
$22M redevelopment to turn former Milwaukee school into apartments
By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published
RENDERING: Former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to be redeveloped into apartments
MILWAUKEE - The former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School near 20th and Wright in Milwaukee will soon be redeveloped into apartments.
The Royal Capital Group (RCG) announced on Tuesday, April 13 the purchase of the former school. It plans to spend $22 million to redevelop the property. In total, the redevelopment will have 140,880 square feet, provide 82 living units, impressive amenities, and useful educational, wellness, and entrepreneurial programming and support for residents and neighbors alike, a news release says.