Past graduates from Milwaukee’s Rufus King and Riverside University high schools will face off in the inaugural alumni flag football game to benefit scholarships for students of both schools. The … [Read more...]
89 laid-off teachers recalled as funding, vacancies identified
Of the 482 teachers who received layoff notices in June, a total of 89 teachers will now be called back, due to factors including identification of additional funding sources and the late resignations … [Read more...]
New MPS Superintendent sworn into office
Dr. Gregory E. Thornton begins as leader of Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Gregory E. Thornton was sworn in as Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools last week. City Clerk Ronald Leonhardt … [Read more...]
Nicholas donation creates camp scholarships
100 deserving young students will attend basketball camp this summer The Nicholas Family Foundation will underwrite the funding for 100 scholarships to allow Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) … [Read more...]
Former MPS leaders discuss lessons learned and challenges
By Lynda Jones Editor Marquette University Law School convened a panel of four former superintendents of the Milwaukee Public Schools to address the challenges and opportunities facing the … [Read more...]
Community in Unity – A New Era for Milwaukee Public Schools
The Community, MPS students, families, staff and friends are invited to a special event welcoming the Superintendent - elect, Dr. Gregory Thornton. The evening will showcase the talent of MPS students … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent will focus on improving student achievement
Dr. Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee’s incoming MPS School Superintendent says that he will focus on improving student achievement, creating more efficient and effective district operations, and partnering … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Board of School Directors elects Dr. Gregory Thornton MPS Superintendent
At the January 22, 2010 special meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, Dr. Gregory Thornton was elected to lead Milwaukee Public Schools as the new Superintendent of Schools. The … [Read more...]