Milwaukee Public Schools has issued layoff notices to 201 employees as Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moves to slash costs and address a $46 million budget deficit.
A conservative Menomonee Falls school board candidate is taking legal action against three community members he accuses of waging a coordinated Facebook smear campaign — falsely accusing him of racism toward children and sexual misconduct involving minors.
District leaders cite modernization goals, while some residents question spending priorities and supporting research.
Critics and activists clash over informal expectations that go beyond Wisconsin’s legal requirements for school board service.
Felony case backlog that started during Covid-19 pandemic continues to grow in Milwaukee County
Board member Diane Voit shared evaluation materials and solicited public input ahead of closed-session review, prompting concerns about governance norms.
Court dismissed burglary cases and criticized filing that included undisclosed AI use and inaccurate legal citations.