There are signs Governor Walker’s budget plan to cut $127 million from public school districts across Wisconsin is facing significant resistance from residents and growing skepticism from state legislators, including Republicans. A new Marquette Univer- sity Law School poll released earlier this week asked Wis- consin residents what they think of several elements of Governor … [Read more...] about Support is growing to restore cut funds to public school
Education
Nothing hindered Margaret Brown from working and getting an education
By Jenelle Elder-Green Special to the Milwaukee Times Margaret R. Brown was born May 20, 1927 in Hampton, Arkansas. She was the third oldest of fourteen children, having seven brothers and six sisters. Margaret was raised on a family farm where she picked and chopped cotton and did various other farm chores. She always saved money to support herself and help others, … [Read more...] about Nothing hindered Margaret Brown from working and getting an education
Black Excellence Awards honors local educator
Dr. Janice Pugh, of the Starms Discovery Elementary School, was honored at the 30th Annual Black Excellence Awards Program on Friday, February 27, 2015. Dr. Pugh is regarded as a highly qualified, committed, and creative educator. She was nominated by several community leaders. Dr. Pugh, a native of Milwaukee, is determined to instill the love of learning and courage to dream … [Read more...] about Black Excellence Awards honors local educator
Milwaukee Frontiers honors North Division students
Milwaukee Frontiers International, Inc. held its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award Luncheon at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St., on Saturday, January 17, 2015. This year’s award winners were North Division High School students Michael Mason (second from left), and Alex Townsend, Jr. (second from right). Pictured with the winners … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Frontiers honors North Division students
Standing up for students
In just a few weeks, the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau will unveil its view of the financial impact of Governor Scott Walker’s proposed biennial budget. Educators around Wisconsin already have a clear idea of the impact the Governor’s budget will have on education, and it’s devastating. The Governor’s proposed budget cuts $150 of per pupil aid in the first year of his … [Read more...] about Standing up for students
UWM speaker encourages students to join space program
Would you like to be part of America’s space program? University of WisconsinMilwaukee students recently had a chance to hear from a top NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) official about opportunities with the agency. M. David Kankam, of NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC), spoke to students and faculty in January about internships, scholarships, fellowships … [Read more...] about UWM speaker encourages students to join space program
The History of Women in the Military
American women have participated in defense of this nation in both war and peacetime. Their contributions, however, have gone largely unrecognized and unrewarded. While women in the United States Armed Forces share a history of discrimination based on gender, black women have faced both race and gender discrimination. Initially barred from official military status, black women … [Read more...] about The History of Women in the Military
Creative Marketing Celebrates 20th Birthday at University Club
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Ralph Griffin shares a message of inspiration with hundreds of students during lectures at Madison High School
Ralph Griffin, during a brief interview at the Milwaukee Times’ office on Tuseday, Febuary 3, 2015, said his Heating and Air Conditioning business is getting “better and better and it’s a profession that will be around forever.” Griffin was referring to Kinlow’s Heating and Air Conditioning, a firm he acquired several years ago from the previous owner he worked for who was … [Read more...] about Ralph Griffin shares a message of inspiration with hundreds of students during lectures at Madison High School
Hopkins-Lloyd students tell scary tales
Students in Mr. Matzkanin's middle school class at Hopkins-Lloyd Community School wrote scary stories and decorated a scarythemed wall to display their stories. The student authors/artists are in a comprehensive academic unit (special education) for grades 6-8. Before they started writing the stories, students created a graphic organizer with story elements - including … [Read more...] about Hopkins-Lloyd students tell scary tales