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March 3rd, 2026

Education

Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probablywrong (part 1 of 3)

On Bladensburg Road along the border of Prince George’s County, MD, and Washington, D.C., a billboard reads, “57 percent of District of Columbia students drop out.” The billboard is large and imposing, with an orange backdrop and bold diagonal dashes on each side to mimic a road-hazard sign. Many would find the content of the sign to be consistent with the frequently cited … [Read more...] about Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probablywrong (part 1 of 3)

Doerfler School students receive backpacks courtesy of Feeding America and Sendik’s food markets

Students at Doerfler School received backpacks stuffed with school supplies thanks to the Backpack Buddies partnership with Feeding America and Sendik’s. The backpacks are stuffed with school supplies that students can take home and use to have a successful year. Students even got to give mascot Backpack Buddy himself a high five! Thanks to Feeding America and Sendik’s! … [Read more...] about Doerfler School students receive backpacks courtesy of Feeding America and Sendik’s food markets

MPS students receive backpacks filled with school supplies from Salvation Army

Students at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Starms Discovery Learning Center received brand new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, September 5, 2014, thanks to the generous support from area donors. The funds were raised by the Salvation Army through a WISN-12 on-air drive and Pack the Bus school supply drive in partnership with Molina Healthcare, WMYX 99.1 The Mix, … [Read more...] about MPS students receive backpacks filled with school supplies from Salvation Army

Fifteen MPS schools honored by the state for beating the odds

Fifteen schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools family have earned the honor of being named 2014-15 Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Thursday, September 4, 2014 The 15 MPS schools are being recognized for “Beating the Odds.” They have poverty rates that are higher than three-quarters of all schools in Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Fifteen MPS schools honored by the state for beating the odds

New school year holds promise

By Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction The new school year holds so much promise. There is excitement unleashed when school doors open and our teachers, principals, and staff welcome our students and parents. This year, the efforts we’ve been working on take root. We have new and more rigorous expectations for students in math and English language arts … [Read more...] about New school year holds promise

Five ways to prepare for a healthier back-to-school

It’s time for your kiddos to get back into the classroom and hit the books. As parents, you can help ensure a successful year by developing a regular schedule and teaching your kids healthy habits. But transitioning them from the laissez-faire attitude of summer to a disciplined routine isn’t always easy. Still, with just a little planning, you can implement these five healthy … [Read more...] about Five ways to prepare for a healthier back-to-school

High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS

It’s a tool that can be used to track bat populations or help police pinpoint drug houses. And a group of local high school students spent part of their summer learning the many ways Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used in future careers. The students were part of a month-long Pre-Urban Planners Preparing for Urban Problems (PUPs) program, based in the University … [Read more...] about High school students get a look at urban planning, GIS

BPDA holds presentation to award winning high school students

The Black Processing Associates Milwaukee Chapter High School Computer Competition and Youth Technology Camp Award Presentation Ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at MillerCoors. The Milwaukee chapter completed its first year of operation by preparing five students to compete in the 2014 National High School Computer Completion. BPDA’s goal is to assist schools in … [Read more...] about BPDA holds presentation to award winning high school students