For nearly 29 years, Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) students have absorbed dance instruction and life lessons from teacher Sandra Jordan in the school’s dance studio. Now, this semester is her last at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Jordan, who is among the teachers retiring from the district after this school year, spent her entire MPS career at MHSA and taught … [Read more...] about Retiring MHSA dance teacher Sandra Jordan reflects on her best advice to students
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These elementary educators share 314 years of experience and gratitude
Teacher Appreciation Week spans several days in May, yet a teacher’s impact can last a lifetime. Nationally, the average length of service for one teacher at one school is eight years. The numbers look different at Byron Kilbourn Elementary School, a K3-5 school on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Eleven Kilbourn teachers have more than 300 years of combined teaching experience, … [Read more...] about These elementary educators share 314 years of experience and gratitude
MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Wisconsin high school seniors get free FAFSA help to secure college dreams
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA — is the single most important application to unlock, on average, more than $15,000 a year in aid for two- and four-year college programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. To address the challenge of delays and technical issues, Fair Opportunity Project (Fair Opp) is offering free, one-on-one FAFSA help, ensuring … [Read more...] about Wisconsin high school seniors get free FAFSA help to secure college dreams
Milwaukee Direct Admit simplifies college applications for MPS students
Does applying to college seem complicated? High school juniors attending any Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) school can apply to Milwaukee’s two largest colleges in less than five minutes at no cost. By applying now, students will begin their journey to start college in Fall 2025. Milwaukee Direct Admit is the latest initiative to come out of the M3 (pronounced M-Cubed) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Direct Admit simplifies college applications for MPS students
Apply today for summer arts internship positions
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship application is now open! There are 63 positions available with 13 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $12.50 per hour. The Arts Internship Program is a paid internship … [Read more...] about Apply today for summer arts internship positions
Attend the 53206 Community Showcase on April 24, 2024
Families and neighbors are invited to attend the Milwaukee Public Schools 53206 Community Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Explore Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) programs and learn about jobs in the district. Meet your neighbors and local businesses! Childcare and activities will be available for school age children. Every attendee will receive a free hot dog, chips, and … [Read more...] about Attend the 53206 Community Showcase on April 24, 2024
MPS Turnaround Arts students performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Eleven Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students from Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts presented an original musical work recently at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., considered America’s national cultural center. The performance — on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater — was for the Turnaround Arts 2024 Student … [Read more...] about MPS Turnaround Arts students performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
CIVIC MUSIC MKE honors two MHSA singers as Young Artist scholarship winners
Some songs demand more of their singers. Consider: • A song in German written by Richard Strauss in 1885 that’s an outpouring of longing. • A Langston Hughes poem set to music that reveals a hidden sadness. • An operatic aria in Italian by Handel that mines the pain of separation. • A 1905 song ultimately about human connection, in a brisk delivery that also … [Read more...] about CIVIC MUSIC MKE honors two MHSA singers as Young Artist scholarship winners
Outcome of April referendum will either sustain or jeopardize strides MPS has made since 2020
Milwaukee Public Schools is one of more than 90 Wisconsin school districts putting referenda on the ballot this year because of the state’s continued underfunding of public schools. Milwaukee residents will vote on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, on the MPS referendum question that asks voters to raise the revenue limit to support students by $252 million, to be phased in over four … [Read more...] about Outcome of April referendum will either sustain or jeopardize strides MPS has made since 2020