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Milwaukee Board of School Directors Unanimously Approves Safe Haven Resolution

April 8, 2017

By Karen Stokes The Milwaukee Public School District voted to designate the district as a safe haven for undocumented students. The resolution, passed unanimously, reaffirms the district’s … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Public Schools, Safe Haven, Undocumented Students, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Bonds Re-elected as School Board President

May 1, 2015

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors re-elected Dr. Michael Bonds as its president Tuesday night at the Board’s annual organizational meeting. Dr. Bonds, who was first elected to the Board in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Michael Bonds, Milwaukee Public Schools

Newcomer Wendell Harris Defeats Incumbent Jeff Spence in District 2 School Board Election

April 11, 2015

By Srijan Sen Five seats on the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were up for general election on April 7, 2015. Last night, challenger Wendell Harris Sr., 66, defeated incumbent Jeff Spence, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Election Results, Jeff Spence, Milwaukee Public Schools, Srijan Sen, Wendell Harris

Bonds Re-elected to MPS School Board Presidency by Large Margin

April 11, 2015

By Graham Kilmer Dr. Michael Bonds was re-elected as president of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday. Dr. Bond has served as board president since 2009, and won over his opponent … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Graham Kilmer, Michael Bonds

Re-Elect Michael Bonds School Board President

April 4, 2015

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Popular Interests In This Article: Board Elections, Board of School Directors, Michael Bonds

MPS Board names Dr. Darienne Driver as permanent superintendent

October 4, 2014

First permanent female superintendent in the district MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Dr. Michael Bonds issued the following statement on the Board’s hiring of Dr. Darienne … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Darienne Driver, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent Thornton’s contract extended by MPS Board

August 11, 2012

Board also extends other leadership contracts as district continues reform efforts The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has extended the contract of Superintendent Gregory E. Thornton, Ed.D., … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools

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Bonds addresses Governor Doyle’s statement on Race to the Top application

January 23, 2010

Dear Governor Doyle: As President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, I am writing to express my disappointment with your cynical statement regarding Wisconsin’s Race to the Top (RTT) … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Board of School Directors, Legislation, Mayoral Takeover, Michael Bonds, Milwaukee Public Schools, Race to the Top, School Governance Reform

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