Agreement involving partners redesigning Bradley Tech creates opportunity with the iTech Academy A group of information technology students from Milwaukee Public Schools’ Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School spent May 15 at Milwaukee Area Technical College, exploring opportunities to earn both high school and college credit through “iTech Academy” while … [Read more...] about Bradley Tech students explore MATC courses they can take for high school, college credit
Education
Marva Collins, educator who aimed high for poor, Black students, passes at 78
Marva Collins, a former substitute teacher whose success at educating poor black students in a private school she founded made her a candidate for secretary of education and the subject of a television movie, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in a hospice near her home in South Carolina. She was 78. Her death was confirmed by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry in … [Read more...] about Marva Collins, educator who aimed high for poor, Black students, passes at 78
Five MPS schools receive music education grants from Summerfest Foundation Inc.
Five schools from Milwaukee Public Schools shared in $25,000 in music education grants awarded by the Summerfest Foundation Inc. The five MPS schools and their grants received are: • Clement Avenue School – $4,000 • Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning – $3,500 • ALBA (Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes) – $3,000 • Richard Kluge School – $2,500 • Golda … [Read more...] about Five MPS schools receive music education grants from Summerfest Foundation Inc.
Christian Fellowship Church seeks to develop growing youth through Youth Empowerment Program
Pastor Mary J. Lewis-Jiles of Christian Fellowship Community Church, 2176 N. 39th Street, on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2015, hosted a community meeting to develop strategies for the creation of a Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) at Christian Fellowship to aid youth as they develop into young adults. Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, who represents the area, made a presentation … [Read more...] about Christian Fellowship Church seeks to develop growing youth through Youth Empowerment Program
Five Black college grads on the road to success
By: Brenda Sheppard-Nelson The 2014-2015 school year documents a great academic milestone for many graduates across the country. From California to New York and from Wisconsin to Texas, families have been celebrating the academic accomplishments of their children. As a single mother, I am blessed to be among this group of proud parents. There are countless … [Read more...] about Five Black college grads on the road to success
Board approves MPS budget that maximizes support to schools and students amid cuts
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thurs- day, May 28, 2015 approved a 2015-16 budget for Mil- waukee Public Schools that prioritizes educational op- portunities for the district’s 77,391 students. The approved budget, which is based upon the state budget proposal from the governor, reflects an over- all reduction in spending of $28 million or 2.4 percent amid declining … [Read more...] about Board approves MPS budget that maximizes support to schools and students amid cuts
Top MPS grads off to top schools around the country
Board, superintendent recognized valedictorians, salutatorians Valedictorians and salutatorians from MPS high schools were honored Thursday, May 28, 2015 by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver before they head off to colleges, universities, the military and volunteer service work. Destinations for this … [Read more...] about Top MPS grads off to top schools around the country
Omega Psi Phi hosts 2015 inaugural spelling bee
The 2015 Inaugural Spelling Bee sponsored by Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Phi Chapter was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center located 2035 North 25th Street. The event challenged students to expand their vocabulary, enhance academic skills and provided an opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities. The judges of … [Read more...] about Omega Psi Phi hosts 2015 inaugural spelling bee
Admirals mascot Roscoe thanks Washington teachers
Roscoe, the mascot of the Milwaukee Admirals, joined in Milwaukee Public Schools' Teacher Appreciation Week festivities Friday, May 8, 2015 by visiting a Teacher Appreciation Week thank-you breakfast at Washington High School of Information Technology. The breakfast was provided by City Brook Church and James Place, supporters of the school. After visting the breakfast, Roscoe … [Read more...] about Admirals mascot Roscoe thanks Washington teachers
Demetria Davis, Milwaukee’s running sensation
Demetria Davis can run fast. She estimates that she can probably beat 90 percent of the boys in her sophomore class at Messmer Catholic High School. On April 25 at a varsity invitational event, she was part of the winning 4X400 meter girls' relay team. She finished second in the individual 400 meter finals and capped off the dominating performance as part of the winning 4X800 … [Read more...] about Demetria Davis, Milwaukee’s running sensation