CBS 58 By Marshanna Hester Milwaukee - A local fourth grader is taking her talents to New York City. She's been chosen to represent Milwaukee in the America Scores National Poetry Slam. "She has great heart," said Jen Taff, social worker LaFollette School. "She has a lot of leadership skills." It's those skills that made Pashia Bowens,10, perfect for Taff's … [Read more...] about LaFollette fourth grader to shine at national poetry slam in New York
Education
We’re choosing new textbooks and need your input!
Even in the digital age, textbooks are a critically important tool in our classrooms. MPS selects new textbooks in selected areas only every eight to ten years, so we take the process very seriously because a generation of students will use these textbooks as the basis for building a strong educational foundation. The opinions of our families, communities and staff are … [Read more...] about We’re choosing new textbooks and need your input!
MPS graduate earns prestigious Fulbright award
2012 Rufus King International High School alumna and Bradley University student Sojourner White Sojourner White, a 2012 graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International High School and student at Bradley University in Illinois, has received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award. White, who attended MPS’ Elm Creative Arts School and Roosevelt Creative … [Read more...] about MPS graduate earns prestigious Fulbright award
Milwaukee Academy of Science Selects Anthony McHenry as next CEO
Milwaukee, WI, March 23, 2016 – The Milwaukee Academy of Science, one of the state’s largest independent charter schools, announced today it has selected Anthony McHenry as the STEM school’s next CEO. MAS serves about 1,000 students, predominantly African-American children, in grades K4 through 12. McHenry, a 2016 Donald Driver Driven to Achieve Award winner, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Academy of Science Selects Anthony McHenry as next CEO
Connecting reading assignment to community members
It’s not everyday a student gets to meet an active duty police dog, but some Parkview Elementary School third grade students recently got the chance after reading a story about one in class. As part of teachers Sean Clark and Laurel Ragalie’s non-fiction reading unit, students read “Officer Mike and Aero,” a story about a police officer and his K-9 companion. In the final days … [Read more...] about Connecting reading assignment to community members
Lady Hawks have best season in Milwaukee School of Languages history
The Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) varsity girls basketball team wrapped up the best season for any sport in the school's history. The Lady Hawks were runners-up in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Division 3 championship game in the state tournament, with a 43-31 loss to Hayward Saturday afternoon. "Personally, I feel like I accomplished what I … [Read more...] about Lady Hawks have best season in Milwaukee School of Languages history
Thermo Fisher Scientific helps LaFollette grow STEM programs
As Milwaukee Public Schools’ LaFollette School grows its science/technology/engineering/math (STEM) programs, global science firm Thermo Fisher Scientific LLC is pitching in with the donation of $10,000 in related equipment. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which has a presence in Milwaukee, donated test tubes, pipettes, stir sticks, vials and gloves to the K-8 school through the … [Read more...] about Thermo Fisher Scientific helps LaFollette grow STEM programs
Bay View students perform at holiday party for deserving children
On Friday, December 4, a group of Bay View High School students brought extra smiles to everyone attending the 44th Annual Johnetta Broum Christmas Party for Deserving Children. The annual event, started by a postal worker in 1971, gives underprivileged children a great start to the holiday season. Hundreds of students from various MPS schools were partnered with community … [Read more...] about Bay View students perform at holiday party for deserving children
Get to know Cardinal Stritch University
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
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