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...]
Governor Doyle, education leaders announce education reform legislation
Governor Jim Doyle earlier this week joined State Superintendent Tony Evers and state and local education leaders to announce education reform legislation that will help turn around struggling … [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...]
Middle School Battle of the Drum Lines V – Sat Mar 13 at 1pm
Students from seven schools will perform, compete Students from seven Milwaukee Public Schools will compete in the “2010 Middle School Battle of the Drum Lines V” on Saturday, March 13. The event … [Read more...]
‘We Are the Drum, We Are the World’ production
Frank Gaston, Jr. brings choreography skills back home Frank Gaston, Jr. has returned to Milwaukee to contribute his over thirty years experience as a director and choreographer to Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
MPS and partners collaborate on water project
Headwaters exposes students to careers in water industry Milwaukee Public Schools and partners have collaborated and designed a project called Headwaters, which exposes young people in the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
North Division High School Boys & Girls Club opens
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee celebrated the grand opening of its newest addition, the North Division High School Boys & Girls Club, on Monday, Feb. 22. Local leaders, including … [Read more...]
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MPS heads address letter to Gwen Moore on DPI actions
The Honorable Gwen Moore 1239 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Moore: We thank you for your February 5th letter to State Superintendent Tony Evers. We … [Read more...]
In State of the State Address, Governor outlines plans to build economy, create jobs
In his eighth State of the State Address, Governor Jim Doyle outlined proposals to build the economy, create jobs and provide property tax relief for homeowners, while protecting key priorities like … [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...]