Milwaukee Public Schools students scored better this year than two years ago in both grades and both subjects tested on a rigorous national exam, yielding average score growth that outpaced the nation’s public school students and most other participating large urban school districts. Scores from the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress Trial Urban District … [Read more...] about MPS achievement scores trend up, outpacing U.S. growth rate in math and reading on rigorous national exam
Education
UWM students use their degrees with commitment and caring
Many UWM graduates return to their communities not only with career skills, but with a passion for helping others. Two students who graduated in December are excellent examples of this type of commitment and caring. Marande Buck, who earned her master’s degree in social work and a certificate from the Child Welfare Training Program, will continue working to help children find … [Read more...] about UWM students use their degrees with commitment and caring
Retired MPS educator inducted into alma mater’s Sports Hall of Fame
Retired Milwaukee Public School (MPS) educator Gertrude Payton was inducted into the Alcorn State University (formerly Alcorn A&M College) Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Vicksburg, MS. She was the only female among the 10 inductees in the 2013 Hall of Fame Class. Mrs. Payton played guard on Alcorn’s 1947 Varsity Conference Championship Basketball … [Read more...] about Retired MPS educator inducted into alma mater’s Sports Hall of Fame
Teachers from MPS’ ALBA School honored as ‘People’ magazine Teachers of the Year
Recognition event held Friday at the south side Milwaukee MPS charter school Brenda Martinez, Radarmes Galarza and Elissa Guarnero - teachers and founders of Milwaukee Public Schools' ALBA School – were honored Friday, November 1, 2013 by People as among the magazine’s “Teachers of the Year.” The winners receive $4,000 for their school – and $1,000 for themselves. The … [Read more...] about Teachers from MPS’ ALBA School honored as ‘People’ magazine Teachers of the Year
Quarles & Brady establishes American Bar Association Scholarship Fund in honor of former Chairman John W. Daniels, Jr.
Pictured (from left) are Quarles & Brady Managing Partner Fred Lautz; Quarles & Brady Chair Kimberly Leach Johnson; ABA Fund for Justice and Education Director Krista Kauper; and John W. Daniels, Jr., chairman emeritus of Quarles & Brady, who gathered after the firm announced a new Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund in honor of Daniels and his years of service to … [Read more...] about Quarles & Brady establishes American Bar Association Scholarship Fund in honor of former Chairman John W. Daniels, Jr.
MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts presents ‘Blues In The Night’
Shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9; 2 p.m. show Sunday, Nov. 10 Milwaukee Public Schools’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts is presenting the sensational hit Broadway musical revue “Blues In The Night.” The Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of a group of men and women whose lives have hit hard times and they’re living in a cheap hotel … [Read more...] about MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts presents ‘Blues In The Night’
MPS, developers detail Phase One of Malcolm X redevelopment
Plan would include IB middle school and affordable housing The Milwaukee Public Schools and 2760 Holdings, LLC will develop a robust public/private partnership that will bring new opportunities for educational excellence and residential housing options to the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee. Under this partnership, the former Malcolm X building will be built out … [Read more...] about MPS, developers detail Phase One of Malcolm X redevelopment
Board votes to authorize sale of former Malcolm X site
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted Monday, October 14, 2013 to take the first step in the sale of the Malcolm X complex. It authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the building to 2760 Holdings, LLC. MPS buildings are owned by the City of Milwaukee, so the sale must be approved by the Milwaukee Common Council. The building is being sold … [Read more...] about Board votes to authorize sale of former Malcolm X site
MPS enrollment grows for the first time in a decade
Families recognizing district’s significant improvements and successes Enrollment in Milwaukee Public Schools grew between 2012-13 and 2013-14, reversing a decline that lasted nearly a decade. Students at MPS' Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School, added students in 2013-14 thanks to the district's strategic use of facilities. MPS’ fall enrollment count submitted to … [Read more...] about MPS enrollment grows for the first time in a decade
Anonymous benefactor donates rackets to Bay View girls’ tennis team
In the Milwaukee Public Schools, Rufus King has had the championship girls’ tennis team for many years, winning the city championship every year since before many of the current players were even born. They were the subject of a feature in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last month, earning welldeserved praise. Because Bay View English teacher Michael … [Read more...] about Anonymous benefactor donates rackets to Bay View girls’ tennis team