Helen Fetaw and her MPS Class of 2014 classmates earned $31 million in scholarships Going to one of the nation’s most prestigious universities is a goal of thousands if not tens of thousands of American high school graduates each year. For Helen Fetaw, a graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International High School, that dream has become reality – at … [Read more...] about At 16, MPS grad is off to the Ivy League
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All students at 156 MPS schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast, lunch at no charge
MPS announces participation in Community Eligibility Program (CEP) Milwaukee Public Schools announced Monday, August 18, 2014 an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2014-2015 school year. The district is now among the first school systems in Wisconsin participating in the … [Read more...] about All students at 156 MPS schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast, lunch at no charge
MPS TEAM UP College Access Centers receive additional $1.3 million commitment from Great Lakes Higher Guaranty Corporation
To inspire more Milwaukee youth to graduate and continue their education beyond high school, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation has invested an additional $1.3 million for ongoing operation of two MPS TEAM UP College Access Centers. Since 2011, more than 10,000 students have benefitted from the centers’ free services on how to find, apply, and pay for a college … [Read more...] about MPS TEAM UP College Access Centers receive additional $1.3 million commitment from Great Lakes Higher Guaranty Corporation
Moving forward together
Interim Chancellor University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Change constantly happens in life, and that fact is certainly true for universities. A major change happened recently at UWM with the departure of Chancellor Michael Lovell and my appointment to the position of interim chancellor. A hiring process is already under way to find a new permanent chancellor, which we hope … [Read more...] about Moving forward together
UNCF celebrates its 30th Anniversary UNCF Walk for Education at Veterans Park
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will step out for students at its UNCF Walk for Education on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Milwaukee at Veterans Park. The annual event is a celebration of education that will bring together an estimated 2,000 community supporters to raise vitally needed funds to help local students get to and through college. Families, teachers and the community … [Read more...] about UNCF celebrates its 30th Anniversary UNCF Walk for Education at Veterans Park
Evers awards fifteen STEM education grants
Fifteen school districts will share $250,000 in state funding for innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education projects in the coming year. “STEM education is vital to our students and the future,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “These courses will take an innovative approach to engage, motivate, and inspire students to spark their … [Read more...] about Evers awards fifteen STEM education grants
Two national top 10 finishes for speech competitor from MPS’ Bradley Tech
A competitor from Milwaukee Public Schools’ Harry and Lynde Bradley Technology and Trade High School finished in the top 10 at the nation’s two premier high school speech and debate tournaments this year. In all, 14 MPS students competed in the national tournaments after qualifying by posting top finishes in regional tournaments. Jhamalia Williams-Perry, who recently … [Read more...] about Two national top 10 finishes for speech competitor from MPS’ Bradley Tech
UNCF celebrates its 30th Anniversary UNCF Walk for Education at Veterans Park
The Milwaukee office of United Negro College Fund(UNCF) will step out for students at its UNCF Walk for Education on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Milwaukee at Veterans Park. The annual event is a celebration of education that will bring together an estimated 2,000 community supporters to raise vitally needed funds to help local students get to and through college. Families, … [Read more...] about UNCF celebrates its 30th Anniversary UNCF Walk for Education at Veterans Park
Milwaukee Association of Ministers honors outstanding teachers
Teachers from schools in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program were honored for their outstanding work in educating children in the city of Milwaukee. A room of 150 guests met at the Radisson Hotel Mayfair for dinner and program on Thursday, March 27, 2014. The program was sponsored by Milwaukee Association of Ministers, of which Bishop Anthony Martin, Sr., was the chairperson … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Association of Ministers honors outstanding teachers
UW-Milwaukee grads will leave with more than just a diploma; they will have a wealth of experience
Many University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates will leave the university’s May 18 commencement with not only a degree in their field, but also a wealth of experience outside the classroom – including, for some, a job offer. Camille Ridgeway, who graduated with degrees in both international economics and international studies, learned Mandarin in China, spent time in Cairo … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee grads will leave with more than just a diploma; they will have a wealth of experience