In an unprecedented act of generosity, technology company Ripple donated $29 million to DonorsChoose.org this week, funding every project posted by a teacher across the country. In Milwaukee Public Schools, 110 projects posted by 89 teachers were funded, bringing a total donation of $60,081 to the district. “This is such an exciting day for our teachers and students,” said … [Read more...] about Ripple® donates $29 mil. to DonorsChoose.org: Funds 110 MPS projects
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MPS hosted job fair connects students and employers
Students looking for summer and year-round work had the chance to visit with dozens of employers, ask questions, fill out applications, and get ready for work at the MPS student job fair on March 14. The event was hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee as part of the M3 partnership that links UWM and MPS. To be eligible for the job fair, students were required to be … [Read more...] about MPS hosted job fair connects students and employers
MPS students take part in National School Walkout
On March 14, 2018, students around the country and in Milwaukee Public Schools participated in the student-led National School Walkout. It called for students to gather outside school at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes – one minute for each of the individuals killed during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida last month. At every MPS school participating in … [Read more...] about MPS students take part in National School Walkout
Green Bay Packers GiveBack to MPS
Milwaukee Public Schools will install a synthetic sports turf surface at Casimir Pulaski Stadium in Milwaukee, thanks in part to a $250,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program. The grant from the Packers, the NFL Foundation, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is part of more than $3 million in … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers GiveBack to MPS
Systems Thinking Institute brings unique learning opportunity
A world leader in using systems thinking to provide exemplary professional development and improve student success, the Waters Foundation is proud to present the second-annual Milwaukee Systems Thinking Institute, March 14-16, 2018, held in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. The Institute will appeal to anyone looking to create effective changes in their work and … [Read more...] about Systems Thinking Institute brings unique learning opportunity
Kindergarten enrollment ends Sunday
Time is running out! This Sunday, March 4, 2018 is the deadline for Milwaukee families to choose the Milwaukee Public Schools kindergarten or Head Start program that starts their 3-, 4- or 5-yearold on the path to success. Enrolling by this deadline gives families the best chance of their child being placed in the school of their choice. Enrollment applications can be completed … [Read more...] about Kindergarten enrollment ends Sunday
MPS-led robotics team heading to world championship after competing against 52 others, winning chairman’s award
A robotics team led by Milwaukee Public Schools students is headed to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis starting Wednesday, April 17, 2013 after competing against 52 other teams to win the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the Midwest Regional in Chicago. MPS-led “Team 1675″ is headed to the FIRST Robotics World Championship after wining the Chairman’s Award at … [Read more...] about MPS-led robotics team heading to world championship after competing against 52 others, winning chairman’s award
Nearly 500 MPS students to explore careers in IT, engineering
By Tony Tagliavia Nearly 500 Milwaukee Public Schools middle- and high-school students spent Wednesday, March 27, 2013 getting hands-on insight into higher education and careers in information technology and engineering thanks in part to more than 20 business and community partners. The partners were presenters at this spring’s “iFair,” hosted by Harley-Davidson Motor … [Read more...] about Nearly 500 MPS students to explore careers in IT, engineering
MPS opens 2nd TEAM UP College Access Center
South side location opens; all seniors served at existing north site accepted to college On the heels of the success of its first TEAM UP College Access Center on the city’s north side, Milwaukee Public Schools celebrated on Thursday, September 12, 2012 the opening of its second College Access Center, this one along highly-visible South 27th Street. The centers, which … [Read more...] about MPS opens 2nd TEAM UP College Access Center