Traffic check red on traffic map major delays yellow on traffic map some delays green on traffic map no delays its an exciting day for Milwaukee Public Schools students it is the first day of a Brand New School year Deandra Corinthios is live from Sherman Multicultural Arts School w students will kick off the new year this morning around 730 driver. Milwaukee mayor tom barrett. The state superintendent as well as teachers and parents teachers across the district have been busy putting the finishing touches on their classrooms this week. Mps has about 75 thousand students. And about 9 thousand staff members. School. The welcome event will highlight the white house turnaround arts program. It is an arts and humanities focused Program Designed to increase student achievement. And mps is the only district in the state selected to participate. Four mps schools are part of the program, superintendent darienne driver has spoken about her vision for the Upcoming School year in recent weeks. Sh
Nothing but antagonize the people thats out here. Milwaukee police say they are being called to 44th and auer by neighbors. Complaining about large groups gathered at a memorial for sylville smith. The 23yearold was shot and killed by an officer in this spot weeks ago. Smiths brother sedan insists gatehrings have been peaceful. Police say when asked to leave, the majority of people dispersed, but some were detained for resisting and disorderly conduct. 17 08 we arent going to sit out here and antagonize anyone to incite any riot, thats not what my family is about. Smith says the group will continue to of his brothers death is made public. 07 17 we need that footage, thats what we need, thats what we demand a community clashing as both sides try to find their own peace. 17 24 we are about peace, we are about love. Thats what we are about. We want the video released. Smith tells us he plans to meet with the Sherman Park Community association tomorrow to address neighborhood, Ashley Sears
Angelica adlibs traffic red on traffic map major delays yellow on traffic map some delays green on traffic map no delays year begins thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools students will kick off the new School Year Today Deandra Corinthios is live from Sherman Multicultural Arts School with whats ahead this morning students will start showing up around 730 this morning. This school is not far from where the unrest took place a its all about kicking off a new school year right. The superintendent. The mayor and others will welcome students and well find out what the district has planned for the new year there has been improvement in recent years with more mps students meeting reading standards. And mps superintendent on that she has mentioned in recent weeks her plans to improve reading and math scores. Close the achievement gap between students of different races and says she also wants to expand mps arts and athletic programs. Mps has about 75 thousand students and 9 thousand staff mem