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
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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
MATC Promise application window is open
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) offers free tuition for new high school graduates who qualify. The MATC Promise program application window is open! Students and families should learn more now so all required items can be submitted by February 1, 2019. MATC Promise will pay the tuition and program course fees for up to 75 credits, after federal and state financial … [Read more...] about MATC Promise application window is open
Carolyn Stanford Taylor to be appointed next state superintendent
Governor-elect and State Superintendent Tony Evers announced Thursday, December 27, 2018, his intention to appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor as the next state superintendent following his oath of office on Monday, January 7, 2019. “Carolyn is a dedicated, thoughtful leader, who puts the best interests of kids before all else,” Evers said. … [Read more...] about Carolyn Stanford Taylor to be appointed next state superintendent
Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Students at Milwaukee Parkside have put their gardens to bed for the winter after raising their own produce and exploring multicultural recipes. Grades 1 through 8 participated in a full year of planning, planting, nurturing, harvesting, and cooking that led to sampling of delicious ethnic dishes from vegetables grown in the school’s Multicultural Gardens. Beginning in the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Sharing the positive impact of UW-Milwaukee graduates
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduating from college is an enormous accomplishment. Graduates experience considerable personal growth and transformation through their time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The positive results don’t stop with the person, however. UWM graduates impact thousands of lives as they find ways to … [Read more...] about Sharing the positive impact of UW-Milwaukee graduates