Cardinal Stritch University offers more than 60 degree programs in the arts, business, education, leadership, management, nursing and health sciences. Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, the campus is located in Glendale and Fox Point just north of Milwaukee. Today, more than 3,800 Stritch students are studying in undergraduate and graduate programs offered … [Read more...] about Get to know Cardinal Stritch University
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Gingerbread houses made by MATC baking students on display at Milwaukee Public Market Dec. 4-15
Approximately 35 elaborate and fanciful gingerbread houses created by students from the baking and pastry arts associate degree program and the baking production diploma program at Milwaukee Area Technical College will be on display from Friday, Dec. 4, through Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St. The public is encouraged to view and bid on the houses. … [Read more...] about Gingerbread houses made by MATC baking students on display at Milwaukee Public Market Dec. 4-15
Carson Academy celebrates the role of families in education
Families lunch as part of Milwaukee Public Schools’ celebration of American Education Week. The district celebrated the work of everyone who supports the education of America’s youth. MPS recognizes the important work we do in collaboration with our families, volunteers and community partners. Dr. Benjamin Carson Academy of Science invited parents and family members to join … [Read more...] about Carson Academy celebrates the role of families in education
TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools partner to keep kids warm this winter
TCF National Bank (TCF Bank), a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NYSE: TCB), and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced recently their partnership to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months. MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time TCF Bank’s 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites. Residents can … [Read more...] about TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools partner to keep kids warm this winter
Employment interruption leads to rewarding new career with MPS
In 2011, after a 17-year career with Chase Bank, Nikole Johnson was one of many people laid off when the bank moved offices outside of Milwaukee. She said it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. She was 38-years-old and realized she needed a career change. She enrolled at MATC to earn a human service associate degree, which she received in December … [Read more...] about Employment interruption leads to rewarding new career with MPS
Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit shows options for young black men
Talking is fine, but actions are even more important. That’s why hope, aspirations and options for young black men are on the agenda of the annual Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit at UWM, December 15-16, 2015. The event will bring approximately 400 African American middle and high school students and their teachers and mentors to UWM. Tuesday’s sessions are geared to the … [Read more...] about Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit shows options for young black men
Glasses for Greenfield thanks to Wisconsin Vision, MPS, MTEA and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
Wisconsin Vision continues partnership with MPS, MTEA, Prevent Blindness Students from Milwaukee Public Schools’ Greenfield Bilingual School who need glasses will be receiving them free of charge from Wisconsin Vision, thanks to an ongoing partnership bringing together the company with Milwaukee Public Schools, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association and Prevent Blindness … [Read more...] about Glasses for Greenfield thanks to Wisconsin Vision, MPS, MTEA and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
Firefighters donate new coats to “Warm Up Winter” for students at 12 MPS schools
Milwaukee firefighters kicked off this year’s “Warm Up Winter” distribution of new winter coats for students with a stop Monday, November 9, 2015 at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Forest Home Avenue Elementary School. Students at 12 MPS schools will receive the new coats this year. Firefighters have been raising money throughout the year to support the “Warm Up Winter” campaign. In … [Read more...] about Firefighters donate new coats to “Warm Up Winter” for students at 12 MPS schools
New location for November, December meetings of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and its committees
The November and December meetings of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and its committees will be held at Neeskara School, 1601 N. Hawley Rd., due to renovations at the MPS Central Services auditorium. These renovations, which are designed to improve access and functionality of the space, will replace outdated, and increasingly incompatible, technologies that span 60 … [Read more...] about New location for November, December meetings of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and its committees
Board OKs expansion for Spanish Immersion School, creates strong standalone Morse middle school, full Italian immersion at Victory and lower tax levy
Expansions of successful programs are part of MPS' Regional Development Plan; 17 percent of taxes labeled as MPS actually go to fund vouchers The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, October 29, 2015, approved expansions of strong programs tied to the Regional Development Plan. Specifically, the Board: • Approved a new second site to expand MPS' … [Read more...] about Board OKs expansion for Spanish Immersion School, creates strong standalone Morse middle school, full Italian immersion at Victory and lower tax levy