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Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) face fierce competition for students from private voucher schools, suburban schools and of course, charter schools. The…
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Charter schools of all shapes and sizes populate a sizeable chunk of Milwaukee’s education scene.But this year, only one new charter is joining the field:…
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It's widely acknowledged that Milwaukee boasts one of the widest achievement gaps in the country among public school students. The next logical question…
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One of the city’s most successful charter school networks, Milwaukee College Prep, has just moved closer to MPS. The two systems have worked together for…
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It’s “back to school” time across Milwaukee.For about 100 students on the near south side, this fall marks a brand-new experience – not only for them, but…
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A number of people in Milwaukee are creating schools. It’s possible, in part, because of the community’s thriving charter and voucher school programs,…
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The Milwaukee Public Schools system has been shrinking in terms of enrollment. Now, it could lose more buildings, too.When a school closes, it goes on a…
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The so-called recovery school district within Milwaukee Public Schools - the entity made up of a handful of struggling schools which the state put under…
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The effort to create the so-called Milwaukee Excellence Charter School took a hit this past spring when the proposal was tabled after a split vote by the…
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Two Republican lawmakers are working on a plan that would turn over control of several struggling Milwaukee Public Schools to an independent body. Details…