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
Education
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
Volunteers help drive student achievement
At the MPS STEM Fair this spring, held at Miller Park, dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves to create a successful event for students by serving as chaperones, greeters, guides, judges, content experts, and to assist with planning, setup, and tear down. Students enjoyed a rich experience by displaying their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects, … [Read more...] about Volunteers help drive student achievement
Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Students at Casimir Pulaski High School will have many new options this fall with the official launch of its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. The IB Programme focuses on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who will have the personal and professional skills to succeed in a modern, global society. Pulaski students will have … [Read more...] about Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
MPS summer academy students, led by Raymond Roberts, choral director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, embarked on a music appreciation journey this June that is culminating in a service project to assist dementia patients. Over four weeks, students explored and researched the origins of music genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. They listened to top songs dating … [Read more...] about Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
This spring, 59 teachers were honored with the Early Career Educator Award by the Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (WACTE). Alexandria Harris, a second-grade bilingual teacher at Academia de Lenguaja y Bellas Artes (ALBA) in Milwaukee, was selected for this recognition. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Monona Terrace in Madison. This … [Read more...] about Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
UWM is the doorway for many different paths to success
By: Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee There is no one path to finding your future success. At the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, we have many open doors that lead to what you want to accomplish in life. Just last month, more than 3,300 people received a degree from UWM and are now beginning new chapters in their lives, whether starting … [Read more...] about UWM is the doorway for many different paths to success
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation presents the 2018 ‘Dare to Dream’ scholarship winners
On May 10, 2018, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. held their annual Dare to Dream Scholarship reception program, sponsored by Ascension. The graduating seniors were each awarded one thousand dollar scholarships. Pictured are Morgan Coleman, Rufus King International High School; Michael Warner-Craft, Carmen High School of Science & … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation presents the 2018 ‘Dare to Dream’ scholarship winners