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
Education
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
MPS basketball teams ready for challengers in Fresh Coast Classic
Families looking for some fun after their Thanksgiving turkey will find it at the 13th annual Fresh Coast Classic city-suburban tournament. Eight basketball games are scheduled and will feature top MPS boys and girls teams. Games begin at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, November 29, and at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. Enjoy a single game or stay for all eight games! Friday, … [Read more...] about MPS basketball teams ready for challengers in Fresh Coast Classic
New STEM center sparks students to engage in science
When an ordinary storage room is transformed into a sparkling science lab filled with modern learning technology, students get excited. At MPS Cass Street School, teachers report that students can’t wait for science class and are engaged in learning in new, meaningful ways. Cass now has two rooms dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM subjects) where … [Read more...] about New STEM center sparks students to engage in science
UWM coach emphasizes how small details build to big results
By Pat Baldwin Men’s basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee We have big goals as a basketball team, but you don’t reach those big goals without first knocking off the little goals, one at a time, day in and day out. The same holds true for any business, organization or group – give yourselves permission to dream big, but leave no stone unturned along the … [Read more...] about UWM coach emphasizes how small details build to big results
Resources guide families through student learning
Family engagement is critical to the success of students. When parents understand what their children are learning and how to reinforce lessons at home, students are more likely to thrive and achieve. To support family involvement, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has created a number of resources including grade-level Parent Guides to reading, writing, and math; A Parent’s … [Read more...] about Resources guide families through student learning
MPS partners to increase healthy food options for students
Serving breakfast and lunch to nearly 76,000 students every school day is a big task, and selecting healthy foods that children enjoy can be a challenge, but this work is about to get a little easier. Through a partnership with the Life Time Foundation, the Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Nutrition Services will evaluate foods and look for substitutions to eliminate … [Read more...] about MPS partners to increase healthy food options for students
Students explore options at MPS Health Career Expo
Is dentistry a health career? This question and many others were asked on October 17, 2019, at the MPS Health Career Expo hosted at North Division High School. Nearly 500 students had the chance to speak to nurses, emergency personnel, laboratory workers, dental professionals, and more to learn about the wide variety of health care careers available. Seventh- and eighth-grade … [Read more...] about Students explore options at MPS Health Career Expo
Task force of local leaders convenes to identify needs and propose solutions
To support the education and future of every child in Milwaukee, 32 local business, education, nonprofit, and civic leaders have agreed to serve on a task force designed to identify solutions leading to higher achievement for Milwaukee students. Task force members are invested leaders with deep connections to children and youth. The task force will be co-chaired by Peter … [Read more...] about Task force of local leaders convenes to identify needs and propose solutions