Back-to-school events set for July 23, 24 School begins August 3 for the 11 MPS schools using a year-round calendar. To help ensure students ready to get back into classrooms, the MPS-operated schools on the calendar are hosting two back-to-school events. The Milwaukee Public Schools year-round back-toschool events are: • Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about MPS’ year-round schools are back in session Aug. 3
Education
Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’
Violence involving young people gets plenty of media attention. The good news – that people all over the city are working for positive change – doesn’t always get as much attention, said Robert Smith of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Smith is one of many who are working quietly in partnership with other leaders to make policy changes and mentor young people. At UWM, … [Read more...] about Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’
MPS, NFL team to bring officiating academy to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the NFL will host an Officiating Academy on Saturday, July 25 at Bradley Tech High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to receive officiating instruction from the NFL, college and high school officials. The academy is open to men and women ages 17 to 30. No experience is necessary and space is limited. … [Read more...] about MPS, NFL team to bring officiating academy to Milwaukee
Washington alumni to award scholarships to grads from the Class of 2015
Alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Washington High School awarded scholarships Wednesday, July 15, 2015 to more than 20 of their newest colleagues: graduates of the Washington High School of Information Technology Class of 2015. Generous donations from alumni to the Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation fund the scholarships. State Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd, a … [Read more...] about Washington alumni to award scholarships to grads from the Class of 2015
Where are the Black male teachers?
By Donald G. Nicolas Often, particularly in urban schools and districts, someone asks: "Where are the black male teachers?" Statements affirming the need for more black male teachers are commonplace. As an experienced black educator and former assistant principal, I have heard assertions that more must be done to increase the number of black educators in our … [Read more...] about Where are the Black male teachers?
2015 MPS graduate Alethia Tilford presented Presidential Scholar medallion
Being a U.S. Presidential Scholar has kept Alethia Tilford very busy this summer. Before traveling to Washington to receive her Presidential Scholar medallion on June 22, Alethia was honored by the Milwaukee Brewers at a recent home game where her accomplishment was acknowledged just before she threw out the first pitch. While in Washington, Alethia visited with Wisconsin … [Read more...] about 2015 MPS graduate Alethia Tilford presented Presidential Scholar medallion
Bradley Tech students explore MATC courses they can take for high school, college credit
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
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