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Milwaukee schools audit finds widespread problems hurting Wisconsin's largest district
The Milwaukee public school district struggles with a “culture resistant to change” that has undermined its ability to function properly, disproportionately harming its most vulnerable students, an audit ordered by Democratic Gov.
Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools calls for systemic changes to adequately support students
The operational audit was ordered by Gov. Tony Evers after news broke in 2024 MPS was late in submitting to DPI required financial documents.
Milwaukee Public Schools audit; what independent report found
Gov. Tony Evers released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Time for an overhaul? 3 big takeaways from state audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the audit of MPS operations after last year's financial missteps. Here's what to know about the report, which was released Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools audit finds “culture resistant to change; ineffective systems”
The results of a Governor Tony Evers-commissioned audit of Milwaukee Public Schools reveals tense relationships with the school board, outdated
Damning review makes sweeping recommendations for Milwaukee Public Schools
An audit of Milwaukee Public Schools ordered by the governor highlighted dozens of issues that auditors say are making the district ineffective.
Audit calls for across-the-board changes in Milwaukee schools
A newly released audit of Milwaukee schools calls for a new, clear leadership structure and changes across the board. The audit was funded as part of a $5.5 million plan from Gov. Tony Evers after the school district failed to submit the required annual financial audit reports to the Department of Public Instruction.
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MPS operations audit lists dozens of recommendations requiring ‘urgent’ action for change
Gov. Tony Evers has released an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools operations that identified inefficiencies and other issues ...
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'Afraid even to tell the truth': Lawyer for MPS whistleblowers, lawmakers react to scathing MPS audit
An outside audit finding Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a "culture of fear" and needs an organizational overhaul sent waves across the city and over to the state Capitol in Madison ...
Poll: More than half in Milwaukee give MPS D, F grades
Milwaukee Public Schools are getting failing or near-failing grades from half in the city, according to a new poll.
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Next MPS superintendent feels ‘urgency’ to address operations audit recommendations and facility issues
Brenda Cassellius, who was named the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, recognizes the urgency of addressing issues outlined in a ...
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Evers' MPS audit finds 'culture of fear,' organizational chaos plaguing district
An outside firm hired by Gov. Tony Evers to audit Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) painted a picture of poor communication systems, overlapping jobs and a longstanding resistance ...
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Milwaukee Health Department releases Kagel School's lead report
The Milwaukee Health Department released alarming lead results from a second Milwaukee Public School on Thursday. A lead-poisoned student prompted the health department to test the Kagel School late ...