Five high schools in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report released Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School, Golda Meir School, Hmong American Peace Academy, Rufus King International High School, and Milwaukee School of Languages are all recognized as award … [Read more...] about Five MPS Schools are Ranked Among the Nation’s Best High Schools
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Young Minds, Bold Ideas: Greater Milwaukee Urban League launches first AI summer camp
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrated its first-ever AI Summer Camp with a Capstone Presentation event on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Neighborhood Room at ThriveOn King, where student scholars showed the community that technology was never really the point — they were. Over three weeks, students used AI as a tool to tackle real issues in their own neighborhoods — … [Read more...] about Young Minds, Bold Ideas: Greater Milwaukee Urban League launches first AI summer camp
Project Pipeline Hosts Architectural Summer Design Camps for Youths
On Thursday, June 25-28, 2026, in Madison Wisconsin, NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) held their "Project Pipeline Summer Camp on Architecture." The first part of the camp challenged students to consider how Design Justice influences architectural planning in their communities. Students will then be given the opportunity to apply these concepts to individual … [Read more...] about Project Pipeline Hosts Architectural Summer Design Camps for Youths
Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 Helps Prepare Youth for Future
The Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 took place on n Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026. The camp was a free, five-day technology and innovation program held at ThriveOn King and led by Nouvelle Marketing, powered by Base44. The camp brought together 11 students in grades 7 through 12, serving predominantly underserved youth from across the Milwaukee area to explore … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 Helps Prepare Youth for Future
Milwaukee Students Connect at GMUL’s “S.T.E.A.M. n2 Careers Summit”
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosted its "S.T.E.A.M. n2 Careers Summit" at Discovery World in downtown Milwaukee. From hands-on experiments to face-to-face conversations with industry professionals, the Summit delivered a full day of immersive learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture, and mathematics. For many … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Students Connect at GMUL’s “S.T.E.A.M. n2 Careers Summit”
Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
(Swahili Translated to English: Encore Richard Kluge Elementary School of the Arts Cast Members) Grade 3 teacher Monifa Lacking and Principal Keshum Willingham were excited to share the incredible talents of the students of Richard Kluge Elementary. Kluge Elementary Cast and Staff Production Crew had a seamless production of, “The Lion King Kids.” The singing and acting by … [Read more...] about Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
MATC Hosts 2026 Spring Commencement, Honors Outstanding Achievers and Vets
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum. The commencement speaker for this year's ceremony was Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan President and CEO Héctor Colón. The spring 2026 graduating class had more than 1,800 students eligible for degrees, diploma and … [Read more...] about MATC Hosts 2026 Spring Commencement, Honors Outstanding Achievers and Vets
Gee’s Clippers Hosts Special Showing of PBS Documentary, ‘A Fuller Education’
On Friday, February 20, 2026, A special viewing of the PBS documentary "A Fuller Education." The documentary chronicles the life and influence of Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and voucher school champion whose decades of advocacy have shaped the city's education system. The special screening was held at Gee's Clippers, 2200 N. MLK Dr. The … [Read more...] about Gee’s Clippers Hosts Special Showing of PBS Documentary, ‘A Fuller Education’
MPS Celebrates Black History Month 2026
MPS) is celebrating Black History Month! Throughout February, MPS students will take part in projects and performances centered on the contributions of Black Americans. Join us for activities during the Black Lives Matter Week of Action, February 2–6, 2026. Black History Month is coming alive in Milwaukee Public Schools. Students and staff across the district are honoring … [Read more...] about MPS Celebrates Black History Month 2026
MPS Faces Tough Decisions in 2026–27 Budget
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has begun planning for the 2026–27 budget, a process that comes amid significant financial challenges for the district with tough decisions ahead. While no proposals or recommendations have been made, district leaders are closely reviewing spending, advocating for increased state funding, and preparing to engage staff, families and the community … [Read more...] about MPS Faces Tough Decisions in 2026–27 Budget