MPS is inviting all runners and walkers to sign up for the 8th Annual Run Back to School, a 5K fun run and 1.5 mile walk through Washington Park on Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 a.m. The goal is to promote the importance of regular exercise while raising funds for MPS youth recreation programs. In addition to the run/walk, the event will feature a school mascot race, exhibit … [Read more...] about MPS plans 8th Annual Run Back to School
Education
Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Farrakhan’s speech was ‘most realistic conversation’ he has had with youth … [Read more...] about Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 eleven high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation sponsored by the Milwaukee Times. To date, the Louvenia Johnson Foundation has presented over $500,000 to college bound students. Pictured left, front row are Asiane Jordan, Jamea Hoover, Richard Williams, Tamyra Cooper, Destiny Dallas, (second row) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
Milwaukee Brunch NAACP Education Summit
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MATC recognizes YouthBuild Program participants
Six students who have successfully completed MATC's YouthBuild program were recognized July 23. These were the first students to complete the program that was launched earlier this year after the college received a U.S. Department of Labor grant to fund the program. Spotted Eagle, Journey House, KPH Construction and Habitat for Humanity are program partners. During the … [Read more...] about MATC recognizes YouthBuild Program participants
MPS’ year-round schools are back in session Aug. 3
Back-to-school events set for July 23, 24 School begins August 3 for the 11 MPS schools using a year-round calendar. To help ensure students ready to get back into classrooms, the MPS-operated schools on the calendar are hosting two back-to-school events. The Milwaukee Public Schools year-round back-toschool events are: • Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about MPS’ year-round schools are back in session Aug. 3
Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’
Violence involving young people gets plenty of media attention. The good news – that people all over the city are working for positive change – doesn’t always get as much attention, said Robert Smith of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Smith is one of many who are working quietly in partnership with other leaders to make policy changes and mentor young people. At UWM, … [Read more...] about Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’
MPS, NFL team to bring officiating academy to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the NFL will host an Officiating Academy on Saturday, July 25 at Bradley Tech High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to receive officiating instruction from the NFL, college and high school officials. The academy is open to men and women ages 17 to 30. No experience is necessary and space is limited. … [Read more...] about MPS, NFL team to bring officiating academy to Milwaukee
Washington alumni to award scholarships to grads from the Class of 2015
Alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Washington High School awarded scholarships Wednesday, July 15, 2015 to more than 20 of their newest colleagues: graduates of the Washington High School of Information Technology Class of 2015. Generous donations from alumni to the Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation fund the scholarships. State Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd, a … [Read more...] about Washington alumni to award scholarships to grads from the Class of 2015
Where are the Black male teachers?
By Donald G. Nicolas Often, particularly in urban schools and districts, someone asks: "Where are the black male teachers?" Statements affirming the need for more black male teachers are commonplace. As an experienced black educator and former assistant principal, I have heard assertions that more must be done to increase the number of black educators in our … [Read more...] about Where are the Black male teachers?