On Thursday, August 25, 2016, over 650 Milwaukee elementary school students received new backpacks filled with school supplies for the new school year, thanks to a donation from the Milwaukee area AT&T Pioneers. The AT&T Pioneers visited seven Milwaukee schools to donate the new backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual "Tools for Learning Project." Each … [Read more...] about Local AT&T pioneers donate over 650 new backpacks to Milwaukee elementary school students
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Hayat Pharmacy presents Dr. Carter’s Back-To-School Drive
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Hayat Pharmacy hosted Dr. Carter's Back-to-School Drive at COA Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh Street. During the celebration, Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr., helped give out snacks and school supplies for kids in grades K5-12th. As part of the celebration Dr. Carter received awards from city hall, the Common Council and the Milwaukee Urban League. … [Read more...] about Hayat Pharmacy presents Dr. Carter’s Back-To-School Drive
Milwaukee Urban League and the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
On Thursday, July 21, 2016 The Milwaukee Urban League and the Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Awards committee hosted a check presentation to the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients. This year The Milwaukee Times with generous donations from WISN Channel 12, Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home, Robert W. Baird and Co., Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and the 2016 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
Two more schools join MPS and United Way’s Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership
News Release Two more schools join MPS and United Way's Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership Browning, Lincoln Avenue added to partnership including Auer Avenue, Bradley Tech, Hopkins Lloyd, James … [Read more...] about Two more schools join MPS and United Way’s Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership
The 14th Rev. James Spann II Scholarship helps youth achieve college dreams and honors a great legacy
The 15th Annual Reverend James W. Spann II Scholarship Luncheon was held Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Ramada Inn Downtown, 633 West Michigan St. Six high school seniors were awarded scholarships to assist with their college education and career plans. Congresswoman Gwen Moore was the keynote speaker. The Spann Scholarship Foundation was established by Dr. Wilma Spann, a … [Read more...] about The 14th Rev. James Spann II Scholarship helps youth achieve college dreams and honors a great legacy
Summer Food Service Program
Summer Food Service Program (For sponsors that are not camps and that establish program eligibility by geographic area) Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is … [Read more...] about Summer Food Service Program
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16 Northwestern Mutual Foundation partners with Museum to offer free admission and special activities The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum will celebrate Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood on June 16 during its monthly free evening, Neighborhood Night. The … [Read more...] about Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16
Board approves 2016-17 MPS budget that directs more district resources to classrooms
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, May 26, 2016, approved a 2016-17 budget for Milwaukee Public Schools that increases support to schools by $26.6 million compared to the current school year. The plan puts 90 cents of every dollar in the district’s School Operations Fund toward the direct education of students. That compares to 87 cents last year. “This … [Read more...] about Board approves 2016-17 MPS budget that directs more district resources to classrooms
Sheriff Clarke visits Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
Sheriff David Clarke, Jr., visited the Milwaukee Collegiate Academy on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He met with Dr. Howard Fuller, the school's founder and chair who was formerly superintendent of MPS, and is currently a Professor of Education and Director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University. Two senior students, Taleavia Cole, and Taymon … [Read more...] about Sheriff Clarke visits Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club teens urged to take pledge to keep eyes on the road, not on their phones
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, teens at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee learned about the dangers of smartphone activities while driving and had the chance to experience the hazards firsthand when the AT&T It Can Wait® virtual reality driving simulator visited the Club. AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol brought the virtual reality driving simulator … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club teens urged to take pledge to keep eyes on the road, not on their phones