A Milwaukee Public Schools consultant has released an initial list of schools that could close, or get upgrades, under a potential facilities plan.

MPS says it has visually assessed 48 schools for paint hazards MPS has released a list of 107 schools attended by elementary-age children that were constructed before 1978.

Milwaukee Public Schools buildings were constructed between 1882 and 2005, according to a report submitted to the state legislature in 2024.

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MPS: Closing schools wouldn't save much money Posley said the savings from closing schools wouldn't be nearly enough to offset the need for additional tax dollars.

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In a letter sent Milwaukee's Health Department sent to Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, city officials said the district has dangerous levels of lead contamination in "multiple" buildings.

On Oct. 22, a Milwaukee school board committee voted against renewing the Carmen charter network's lease to operate out of two MPS schools.

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The group Lead-Safe Schools MKE is demanding more transparency and accountability from Milwaukee Public Schools regarding lead contamination.

MPS finance report problem could impact all state school districts By Stephanie Quirk and Bill Miston Published May 30, 2024 5:31pm CDT Milwaukee Public Schools ...