There are calls for the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools to be fired. A group of demonstrators protested Tuesday, June 7, 2022, outside MPS headquarters. They want Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley fired. They also want a number of board members replaced. The group, Community Takeover of Milwaukee Public Schools, said this all started in January… [Read More]
Dr. Keith P. Posley Archives
Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
April 21, 2022
By the time voters in the City of Milwaukee elected Cavalier Johnson as mayor during a special election on April 5, 2022, about half of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population had already elected an African American mayor, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; but the inauguration of Mayor Johnson on April 13, 2022… [Read More]
Superintendent of Schools supports students in Milwaukee Recreation’s youth sports leagues
November 11, 2021
On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Posley visited Milwaukee Recreation’s youth sports sites to cheer on teams participating in fall leagues. His first stop was Bradley Tech High School to watch the girls basketball teams from Wedgewood and Lincoln Center of the Arts square off on the court. Afterwards, Dr. Posley… [Read More]
Welcome Back to the 2021-22 School Year!
September 9, 2021
August 20, 2021 Dear MPS Families and Staff, I hope you have all had a fun summer with your families and friends. We had a wonderful time cheering on students at MacDowell Montessori School for the first day of the early start school year on Monday, August 16. Remember, schools on the traditional calendar start… [Read More]
Welcome Back to the 2021-22 School Year!
September 2, 2021August 20, 2021 Dear MPS Families and Staff, I hope you have all had a fun summer with your families and friends. We had a wonderful time cheering on students at MacDowell Montessori School for the first day of the early start school year on Monday, August 16. Remember, schools on the traditional calendar start… [Read More]
MPS schools welcome students back for in-person learning
August 19, 2021
MacDowell Montessori rolled out the red carpet on August 16 for students returning to in-person learning. Students and families were welcomed by Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Bob Peterson, Mayor Tom Barrett, Sheriff Earnell Lucas, district administrators, and others. Children were excited to return to school, see their teachers… [Read More]
Dr. Keith Posley – Black Men in Educational Leadership
April 29, 2021Dr. Keith Posley, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Keith P. Posley was first named interim superintendent in May 2018 and he had a good five-month run in that position. He made an effort to introduce himself to Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee community and he also helped provide more than $11 million worth of… [Read More]
FAFSA: Mom describes this crucial step on the path to college
October 31, 2019
As the cost of college continues to rise and families worry about how to pay the tuition bill, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important steps on the path to college. By filling out the FAFSA, families receive a report of all federal money available to help finance… [Read More]
MPS celebrates National School Lunch Week
October 23, 2019
Students at Allen-Field and Fratney schools received a surprise lunch companion on October 17. MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley stopped in to enjoy chicken, gravy, and mashed potatoes alongside students in celebration of School Lunch Week. Posley took part in a lively discussion about favorite foods and lunch items. Every student in MPS receives… [Read More]
“An extension of the classroom”: Dr. Posley visits recreation sites
August 1, 2019
“An extension of the classroom.” Those were MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley’s fitting words as he left the second of the two Milwaukee Recreation sites he visited on Thursday, July 25. This summer, Dr. Posley once again took a tour of Recreation programs, this time visiting the Express Yourself MKE studio and the Girls… [Read More]
