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October 12th, 2025

Education

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

MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018

Improving student attendance is a top priority for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2018–19 school year, and the district invited parents and the community to support efforts to have students in school every day at the Attendance Kickoff event at Bradley Tech High School. Members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were on hand to support the initiative as well as … [Read more...] about MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018

MPS students head back to class

The 2018–19 school year has officially begun! Students in MPS high schools, middle schools, and select elementary schools were back in the classroom Monday, August 13, 2018. Interim Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others welcomed students at Audubon Technology and Communication High School and Middle School with a … [Read more...] about MPS students head back to class

MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on Thursday, August 2, 2018, that Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $3,308,665 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. The MPS grant is one of 81 grants to schools and school districts throughout Wisconsin. “The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for … [Read more...] about MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding

Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves development plans at July board meeting

As part of a plan to increase student achievement, Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved changes to strengthen the district’s 53206 Initiative and to grow regional developmental plans at its monthly meeting. Plans include establishing the first MPS virtual school using a blended-learning model. Additionally, the Board approved agreements with eight community-based … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves development plans at July board meeting

Grants to expand mental health services in schools

Sixty-four school districts and consortia are sharing $3.25 million in state grant funding to provide school-based mental health services. All of the funded projects involve collaboration with community mental health providers and other stakeholders to create comprehensive support systems for children, youth, and families. The new, competitive grant program attracted … [Read more...] about Grants to expand mental health services in schools

UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood

By Pat Baldwin Head Coach UWM Men’s Basketball If you don’t pass, you can’t play. That mantra got drilled into my memory by my parents, and it’s one that I now share with my children and the student-athletes I coach on the basketball team at UW-Milwaukee. It applies on the court and in the classroom. If I didn’t get a passing grade at minimum, in any class, I … [Read more...] about UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood