January has already become the worst month for U.S. COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, there have been more than 79,000 coronavirus fatalities, topping the previous record set in December by more than a thousand, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The grim milestone underpins the growing demand from state … [Read more...] about January has been the deadliest month for COVID-19 with nearly 80,000 lives lost so far in the US
Schools Reopening
Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) phased-in reopening recommendation for the 2020-21 school year was unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. The Board, in a 7-2 vote, also approved to maintain the early and traditional start calendars for the school year. The phased-in approach includes, Phase 1-full remote learning, Phase 2-hybird learning, and Phase … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools reopening plan approved by Board of School Directors
MPS recommends remote learning to start school year
Plan to be presented to school board Thursday On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley recommended no in-person classes to start the 2020-2021 school year. MPS has outlined three instructional model scenarios and a three-phase return model that begins with virtual learning for all students in the fall of 2020. Continuing … [Read more...] about MPS recommends remote learning to start school year
MPS discusses reopening plan, includes 3 possible scenarios
Milwaukee Public Schools is discussing reopening plans for students come fall. The district released three potential scenarios on Thursday, June 25, 2020. These options come days after the department of public instruction released its report earlier of templates schools could follow. But ultimately - the district has to decide what is best for them. Many concerns were … [Read more...] about MPS discusses reopening plan, includes 3 possible scenarios