Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools' return to in-person learning. MILWAUKEE - After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools' return to in-person learning. Valerie Sherman is the mother of 6-year-old LaShawn Parks. Sherman said her son started his day excited to head back to class.