Photo By Lynda Jackson ConyersThe North Central Service Club Incorporated held its 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Radisson North Shore on Port Washington Road. Eight high school seniors were awarded scholarships to assist them in their educational goals. The students were awarded over $12,000 total. Pictured are (front row) Jada Hutcherson from … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club holds 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Education
MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
Alethia Tilford Reagan’s Alethia Tilford is a 2015 Presidential Scholars semifinalist A senior at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School is a semifinalist for the 2015 Presidential Scholars award, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Tuesday. Alethia Tilford is one of only nine Wisconsin students in the running for … [Read more...] about MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
North Division High School cuts ribbon on new welding program to open career doors for technical and trade students
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday, April 27, 2015 announcing a vocational program in the technical and trades field. Welding classes will be available to students at North Division High School. North Division is one of the first urban high school in Milwaukee offering welding instructions .This program is a collaborative partnership with Milwaukee Area … [Read more...] about North Division High School cuts ribbon on new welding program to open career doors for technical and trade students
Changing the world – two feet at a time
Jacarrie Carr’s efforts to change the world started with a hole in a little boy’s shoe and a man wearing shoes that didn’t match. Carr, a senior in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education, saw the little boy at the day care center his mother runs. The boy would turn up at day care with holes in his shoes. “That just didn’t sit right with me,” says Carr. The … [Read more...] about Changing the world – two feet at a time
Support is growing to restore cut funds to public school
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
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