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
Education
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
Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney was in good company as he entered the gym at Alexander Hamilton High School this week to see his high school basketball jersey retired. Accompanying Looney were not just a few friends and teammates, but the entire Golden State Warriors team, including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, coaches, and even some front office staff. All of them cheered on Looney as he … [Read more...] about Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside
Local Walmart stores are tapping into a large pool of potential job candidates this year by partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools. In fall, Walmart announced that it would work with MPS high schools to recruit, hire, and train students to provide employment opportunities and help them cultivate their marketable skills. This week, Walmart held job interviews during the school … [Read more...] about Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside
MPS hosts city drumline competition
Drumlines compete for City Championship Competition will be fierce on Saturday, December 8 when the 16th Annual MPS Battle of the Drumlines crowns the City Champion. Spectators will be treated to stick tricks, precision drumming, and showmanship in this dazzling contest. The battle will include Rufus King International School, 2017–18 City Champion. V100’s Promise will emcee … [Read more...] about MPS hosts city drumline competition
Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color
The Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) is actively engaged in a community- wide effort to support the leadership development, enhance the academic success, and affirm the cultural identity and dignity of Black, Latino, and First Nations male youth. As part of BLMA’s second year of programming, a summit was hosted at Marquette … [Read more...] about Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color