On an unseasonably warm February morning, 11 children — some quiet and sleepy-eyed, some chipper and chatty — followed Regina Stieber along Milwaukee sidewalks wet with melting snow. Two days per week, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's "walking bus" picks up students on a set route and makes sure they get to school safely. Stieber, Lincoln's community school coordinator, … [Read more...] about Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
Education
UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity
By Pat Baldwin Men’s head basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Things have been difficult for the Milwaukee Panthers over the past month or so. We had a tough five-game road trip and our team has been dealing with some adversity. It’s not the first time our players and coaches have had a rough stretch, and it won’t be the last. Anyone who plays a … [Read more...] about UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity
The WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship Fellows
Teran Powell Eric Von Fellow 2017-2018 Angelina Mosher Salazar Eric Von Fellow 2018-2019 The Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship provides funding for a year-long fellowship to a recent college graduate who will receive paid experience to begin building a successful career in broadcast journalism. … [Read more...] about The WUWM Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship Fellows
UWM, MATC and MPS leaders share M3 collaboration’s impact
Two years ago, leaders from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Area Technical College publicly announced a groundbreaking educational effort called M3 (pronounced M-cubed). It’s an unprecedented collaboration among Milwaukee’s three largest public education institutions to create a better K-through-16 educational system, one that will … [Read more...] about UWM, MATC and MPS leaders share M3 collaboration’s impact
MFIS students excel on international French exams
Milwaukee French Immersion School honored 126 students for high achievement on the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) exams on January 18, 2019. Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago, paid a visit to the school to take part in the ceremony and congratulate students. A total of 42 second graders and 84 fourth and fifth graders qualified for diploma … [Read more...] about MFIS students excel on international French exams
MPS students mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of the messages of peace, hope, and unity left by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students in MPS will spend time this week learning about and acting upon his legacy. Events are planned across the district in honor of King’s birthday. On January 20, hundreds of students and their families attended or took part in Milwaukee’s Birthday Celebration honoring King. … [Read more...] about MPS students mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher honored for dedication to Dr. King
At Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School on Friday, January 18, 2019, teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher was surprised in front of her class by Principal Tanzanique Carrington and representatives from the Marcus Center. O’Keefe Boettcher was honored as 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Teacher of the Year for her dedication to teaching students about the life and … [Read more...] about Teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher honored for dedication to Dr. King
Feb. 1 is deadline for high school seniors to apply for MATC Promise
Friday, Feb. 1, is the deadline for high school seniors to apply for the MATC Promise, which offers free tuition and course fees at Milwaukee Area Technical College for eligible students. The MATC Promise covers up to 75 credits for eligible students, after federal and state financial grant aid has been applied. The cost of books is not covered by the program. “This … [Read more...] about Feb. 1 is deadline for high school seniors to apply for MATC Promise
MPS Reads draws students to independent reading
Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. To boost independent reading, MPS is launching MPS Reads. The initiative will feature a monthly list of recommended books for all ages on a broad range of multicultural topics that are meaningful for students. MPS Reads was … [Read more...] about MPS Reads draws students to independent reading
Get ready for the MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019
MPS will host a Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. at Milwaukee High School of the Arts. The Fair will help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students for fall 2019. Wisconsin law requires children to complete five-year-old kindergarten before entering first grade. All MPS schools that offer kindergarten will be present … [Read more...] about Get ready for the MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019