
Rory Linnane
Education reporter at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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3 days ago |
jsonline.com | Rory Linnane
After two Milwaukee School Board members switched their votes at the last minute, the board approved Superintendent Brenda Cassellius' $1.5 billion budget plan June 24 without making any changes to her proposal, despite criticism from union leaders and other groups.
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4 days ago |
jsonline.com | Rory Linnane
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius held the first of 10 "Listen and Learn" tour events at James Madison High School. MPS staff called for more consistent staffing and resources across the district, citing inequities and shortages. Cassellius acknowledged the need for balanced investment while warning of budget constraints and potential school closures.
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5 days ago |
finance.einnews.com | Rory Linnane
Milwaukee Public Schools announced June 18 it had submitted late financial records to state officials that would allow the state Department of Public Instruction to calculate aid payments for Wisconsin school districts. State officials confirmed the financial information is enough for DPI to run its calculations. But the data from MPS, unlike data submitted by other school districts, is unaudited.
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5 days ago |
jsonline.com | Rory Linnane
Milwaukee Public Schools announced June 18 it had submitted late financial records to state officials that would allow the state Department of Public Instruction to calculate aid payments for Wisconsin school districts. State officials confirmed the financial information is enough for DPI to run its calculations. But the data from MPS, unlike data submitted by other school districts, is unaudited.
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2 weeks ago |
jsonline.com | Rory Linnane
Educators in Milwaukee Public Schools aren’t getting consistent training, feedback or resources to meet critical needs in the district, like improving students’ reading skills and effectively addressing disruptive student behavior, according a review by a consultant brought in by Gov. Tony Evers.
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