More than 300 family members and community attendees were treated to enthusiastic performances by MPS students at the second annual MPS Language Summit this December. Hosted at Milwaukee School of Languages, the event showcased nine student performances and more than 20 school displays. Following the students’ songs, dances, and poems, visitors had the chance to browse … [Read more...] about Annual Language Summit draws families and community
Education
Milwaukee Board of School Directors votes to move forward with referendum
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously passed a resolution to seek a referendum that will increase revenue limits for Milwaukee Public Schools. Voting took place at the regular board meeting on December 19, 2019. The referendum question will appear on the spring ballot scheduled for April 7, 2020. Board members passed a resolution to ask voters for a four-year … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors votes to move forward with referendum
MATC Promise – The Alternative To Crushing Debt
Visit MATCPromise.com to see if you qualify for free tuition. … [Read more...] about MATC Promise – The Alternative To Crushing Debt
Newest UWM graduates show education’s life-changing power
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee held its 121st graduation ceremony on Dec. 15, and more than 2,100 students earned the right to walk across the commencement stage at UWM Panther Arena. Over the course of 2019, more than 5,000 students graduated from UWM, which is the most diverse … [Read more...] about Newest UWM graduates show education’s life-changing power
King Elementary receives new coats for every student
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton along with UnitedHealthcare CEO Dustin Hinton delivered excitement, energy, and new coats to Martin Luther King Elementary School this week. All 300 students received a new winter coat to keep them warm as they walk to school or wait at bus stops. The gift was made through Middleton’s organization, Dreambuilders Foundation, and was … [Read more...] about King Elementary receives new coats for every student
“Hoops” of Harlem Globetrotters shares game tricks and life lessons
Nathaniel Hawthorne School was electrified as students gathered to watch a player from the Harlem Globetrotters perform and deliver an important message. Briana “Hoops” Green demonstrated ball tricks and taught Globetrotter moves to students and teachers while schoolmates clapped and cheered. Hoops is the fifteenth female player in the history of the Globetrotters … [Read more...] about “Hoops” of Harlem Globetrotters shares game tricks and life lessons
Rufus King captures title in MPS Battle of the Drumlines
Crowds were cheering at Riverside University High School on Saturday, December 7, 2019, when MPS drumlines faced off in the annual Battle of the Drumlines. Students gave their best effort with precision drumming, footwork, showmanship, and stick tricks to present a thrilling competition. Congratulations to the Rufus King Varsity Drumline, who took home the first place … [Read more...] about Rufus King captures title in MPS Battle of the Drumlines
Marvin Pratt School “significantly exceeds expectations” on Wisconsin State Report Card
When Principal Janice Carter took the helm at Marvin Pratt Elementary School, the school was ranked in the bottom category on the Wisconsin State Report Card. Eight years later, the school has reached the top tier of the report and is rated as Significantly Exceeds Expectations. Milwaukee Public Schools congratulates the students, staff, and families at Pratt! Carter has … [Read more...] about Marvin Pratt School “significantly exceeds expectations” on Wisconsin State Report Card
Maple Tree students and staff reach for excellence
Motivating students can be one of the hardest jobs in education, but the staff at Maple Tree School is finding ways to help students want to learn. Recent efforts have centered on math, behavior, and leadership, including a very special guest. To promote achievement in math, Principal Debra Rash has developed Maple Tree Math Club. Primary and intermediate students are … [Read more...] about Maple Tree students and staff reach for excellence
Andrew Douglas Twilight Center grand opening
Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand opening of the Andrew Douglas Twilight Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The Andrew Douglas Twilight Center is the eighth Twilight Center to open, and is the first center to accommodate middle school students, ages 10-15. MPS officials and staff celebrated the grand opening with family-friendly activities, giveaway items, and a … [Read more...] about Andrew Douglas Twilight Center grand opening