By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee While many consider New Year’s Day to be the time to make life changes, fall at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is all about new beginnings. There is a great deal of excitement and a certain amount of nervousness that students of all ages experience when heading back to school. And this fall, we … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee excited to welcome two satellite campuses
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‘It Can Wait’ virtual reality experience
Students at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee learned on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, about the dangers of smart-phone activities while driving when the new AT&T It Can Wait virtual reality experience visited the school. Bradley Tech High School teamed up with AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol as part of the It Can Wait® campaign to remind students that … [Read more...] about ‘It Can Wait’ virtual reality experience
Class act school supply drive
The sixth annual “Class Act School Supply Drive” raised more than $66,000 to provide students in Milwaukee County with classroom supplies before they start the school year. From August 21 – 22, 2018, WISN 12 hosted a phone bank and dedicated significant airtime reaching out to its viewers with a critical call to help kids in need. In addition to monetary donations, gracious … [Read more...] about Class act school supply drive
Deviled egg winner to be featured at Vincent fundraiser
Eggshells were cracking as Vincent High School culinary arts students prepared their masterpiece deviled eggs for a panel of local celebrity judges this week. The stakes were high, with the winning egg moving on to be a featured appetizer in Vincent’s first-ever farm-to-table fundraiser, “Growing to Our Full Potential” on September 20, 2018. After much deliberation, the judges’ … [Read more...] about Deviled egg winner to be featured at Vincent fundraiser
Eight tips to make the most out of your freshman year in college
By: Tia Muhammad Fall is here and freshman year is going to be lit! That is, if you prepare well… Find out what you can do to make the most out of your firstyear college experience: 1. Plan, plan, plan! When it comes to your future, there is much value in planning properly. For college, in particular, the way you layout your schedule, time, and extra-circular … [Read more...] about Eight tips to make the most out of your freshman year in college
Reagan hosts Assistant Secretary of Education Frank Brogan
Milwaukee’s Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School was the only school in Wisconsin to make the list of visits for Assistant Secretary of Education Frank Brogan this week. On a mission to find out what’s working in U.S. schools, the Department of Education staff has fanned out across the country to hear student and educator voices, including a visit to Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Reagan hosts Assistant Secretary of Education Frank Brogan
First day of school at Milwaukee Public Schools
Dear MPS Students and Families, With much enthusiasm and excitement, I welcome you back for another great school year with Milwaukee Public Schools! The start of the new school year is one of my favorite times of year. It’s a fresh start for our students, families, and staff, and is the perfect time to recommit ourselves to the very important work ahead. Exciting … [Read more...] about First day of school at Milwaukee Public Schools
Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
Sponsored by: Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Back-to-school time means many different things depending on who you are. If you’re not a parent, it can simply mean more traffic during your morning commute. But for parents, back-to-school season means new classes, new schools for some and the potential exposure to new risks of injury. In order to provide parents with some peace of … [Read more...] about Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
MUL helps kick off the new school year at Oliver Wendell Holmes School
On Monday, August 27, 2018 The Milwaukee Urban League hosted a Welcome Back Luncheon for the teachers and staff at Oliver Wendell Holmes School to kick off the 2018-2019 school year. The staff was treated to a picnic lunch and each staff member was presented with a survival bag of goodies. MUL's Assistant Director of Education and Training Greg Fanning (center) and school … [Read more...] about MUL helps kick off the new school year at Oliver Wendell Holmes School
UWM serves as a partner on the path to pursuing your career
By Kathy Quirk Dianna Herron knew making the career change would be a challenge, but following her passion meant that challenge was worth it. Herron, a senior at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, is pursuing her degree in the School of Education. Her commitment to becoming a teacher grew out of her love of the Spanish language. She was enrolled at MATC a … [Read more...] about UWM serves as a partner on the path to pursuing your career