Trowbridge, Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS lead crisis deepens with first school closure at Trowbridge
The scene outside Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies on Friday had all the hallmarks of a regular day. But as parents and kids said goodbye around 7:35 a.m., it was clear it was anything but.
MPS elementary school to temporary close due to lead concerns
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is requiring Trowbridge School of Great Lakes Studies to temporarily close, starting on March 3, because of lead safety concerns. Recent lead testing revealed high levels of lead dust in certain areas, according to the health department.
MPS lead exposure, school closings; Trowbridge to temporarily close
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Thursday, Feb. 27, that Trowbridge will be temporarily closed on Monday, March 3, due to lead. The health department said recent testing identified elevated levels of lead dust in areas that underwent remediation, which did not meet required health and safety standards.
Milwaukee Health Department closes Trowbridge School for lead contamination
Trowbridge is one of four MPS campuses to be tested for elevated lead levels in paint, but it’s the first to actually be closed by the health department.
'It was a shock': Parents react to lead closure at Trowbridge School
The Milwaukee Health Department is requiring Trowbridge School to temporarily close on March 3 because of lead safety concerns.
Trowbridge School ordered to close temporarily to address lead hazards, students to relocate
The Milwaukee Health Department has ordered Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies to temporarily close starting Monday after finding “unsafe lead dust levels” within the building, a department spokesperson confirmed Thursday night.
Trowbridge Elementary to temporarily close Monday due to unsafe lead dust; students to relocate
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has been ordered to temporarily close starting Monday after the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) identified unsafe lead dust levels at the school, according to a release.

Milwaukee, school resource officer and MPS

City asks judge to delay Feb. 27 school police deadline for MPS, citing lack of training
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GOP lawmakers suggest withholding funds to Milwaukee, MPS if police don't return to schools
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As more Milwaukee public schools are linked to lead exposure, parents demand answers
Deteriorating lead paint at four Milwaukee public schools leaves parents and the district searching for solutions.
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MPS filing details district's SRO progress ahead of deadline, no details from MPD or city yet
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MPS lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department ...