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
Education
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
Shashina Robinson of MPS is named Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year for her work with students
Shashina Robinson, an MPS school psychologist at Elm Creative Arts School and a part-time member of the district’s PBIS team, has always sought “the people connection.” “Growing up, I always liked being able to talk with people and talk through things” — whatever their concerns might be, she said. Robinson is still connecting and still helping. Her work with Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Shashina Robinson of MPS is named Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year for her work with students
Eighty-seven MPS students earn highest scores at Solo and Ensemble Festival and advance to State competition
Eighty-seven Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are advancing to the Wisconsin School Music Association’s (WSMA) State competition, after their strong performances at the WSMA District Solo and Ensemble Festival. The competition was Saturday, March 2, at Rufus King International High School. More than 400 MPS students from 17 schools performed as soloists or in … [Read more...] about Eighty-seven MPS students earn highest scores at Solo and Ensemble Festival and advance to State competition
Celebrate MPS social workers, March 3–9, 2024
National School Social Work Week is March 3–9, 2024. This is an important time to appreciate our school social workers in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). In every MPS school, social workers are essential members of the school team. This year’s theme for National School Social Work Week, chosen by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), is “Pearls of Wisdom.” … [Read more...] about Celebrate MPS social workers, March 3–9, 2024
At the MPS Battle of the Drumlines,the Rufus King varsity drumline holds on to its title
The 21st annual Milwaukee Public Shool (MPS) Battle of the Drumlines had it all: high-energy performances; an enthusiastic crowd of all ages; finalists that included a first-year drumline; a nail-biter of a margin at the finish; and a drumline with tricks up its sleeves—or, actually, sticks up its sleeves. In the end, the Rufus King International High School’s varsity … [Read more...] about At the MPS Battle of the Drumlines,the Rufus King varsity drumline holds on to its title
Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
A kindergartner at Benjamin Franklin School stretched out his arms and said, “This is my favorite color!” He was trying on his new blue coat, one of the hundreds of coats given to Franklin students on Monday, December 11, 2023. The coats were gifts from Milwaukee Bucks forward and NBA All- Star Khris Middleton and partner United Healthcare of Wisconsin. Franklin School … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
Medical challenges compelled pharmacy technician graduate and Checota Scholar to go into healthcare Chardaye Hartz never got to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021. Instead of devouring turkey, savoring pie and enjoying her time with relatives, she was fighting for her life. As the 20-year-old slept in the early morning hours of November 25, 2021, she suffered a series … [Read more...] about Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) senior Dystince Robertson not only has won a national jazz competition, she made history doing it. She is the very first winner of the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize for developing musicians, ages 17 to 19. Ravenscroft, based in Arizona, is a new competition for jazz artists that drew entries from across the country. Dystince, who said … [Read more...] about MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’