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Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Alderman Bob Donovan calls assault on MPS teacher disturbing, and calls for criminal charges
Alderman Bob Donovan reacts to MPS teacher assault
Aug 23rd, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
MPS Foundation Inspires Alumni to ‘Leave a Legacy’ with Inaugural Dinner and Awards Ceremony Event
Commissioner Emeritus of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig, among nine outstanding individuals to be honored
Aug 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
MPS Expands Program Connecting Youth to Jobs
$225,000 grant will grow the program to serve 250 students, up from 50 the previous year
Aug 16th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Launches New Black & Latino Male Achievement Department, Hires Staff
District sees new department as a critical opportunity for all of Milwaukee
Aug 15th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
In Defense of School Choice
Sorry, Rep. Taylor, vouchers aren’t about making a profit, but giving parents choices.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Dr. Will Flanders
MPS Informs Families of Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline
Annual publication details important information for the upcoming school year
Aug 12th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Rec programs now just weeks away for residents
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - August 9, 2017
Aug 9th, 2017 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
MPS Run Back to School on August 26
5k run / 1.5 mile walk set for Saturday, August 26
Aug 9th, 2017 by Milwaukee Recreation
MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap
New Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement created.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj and Keith Schubert
School leaders encounter issues of race and culture at training with Schools That Can Milwaukee July 24-25
Local nonprofit equips leaders of MPS, charter and Choice schools to ensure academic excellence and culturally relevant practices
Jul 20th, 2017 by Schools That Can Milwaukee
Community paint days launch new mural in Sherman Park neighborhood
The mural design, titled 'Sherman Park United', was revealed to the community on July 11th with a warm reception.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Press Release
Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grants $1 Million to Local Nonprofits
Fifteen Milwaukee organizations to receive funds from the Foundation
Jul 19th, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks
Marquette professor leads development of first Wisconsin standards for computer science instruction in K-12 schools
The standards are expected to be approved by a majority of the state’s 447 school districts.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Marquette University
A Historical Thumbnail View of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Movement
The exhibit doors open at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at Inspiration Studios, 1500 S. 73rd St.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Inspiration Studios
MPS Uniform & Enrollment Fair offers one-stop shopping for uniforms, school enrollment
Families can get children prepared for the coming school year
Jul 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Superintendent Chosen to Lead National Coalition of Urban School Systems
Dr. Darienne Driver elected as chair of the Council of Great City Schools Board of Directors, a policymaking body of the nation's primary coalition of large urban public school systems
Jun 28th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Summer Program Has Free Meals for Kids
138 locations in city, by Hunger Task Force, for anyone under 18 who’s hungry.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
Milwaukee Public Library to Host First Job Expo at Central Library this Thursday
Residents will connect with high-quality opportunities and employers on Thursday, June 22
Jun 20th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence
Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence
Jun 14th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Scholarships for Class of 2017 Exceed $62 Million
Number of scholarship dollars offered to MPS students is largest ever, breaking last year's record by more than $10 million
Jun 12th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan
Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.
Jun 12th, 2017 by Steven Walters
City Residents Meet With Assembly Committee
Residents must drive neighborhood revitalization, grassroots leaders insist.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Governor Walker Announces a Record $3.9 Million in Youth Apprenticeship State Grants to Serve 4,300 Students
Wisconsin's YA program was authorized by state statute in 1991 as part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Seniorfest 2017
34th annual festival set for Wednesday, June 14
Jun 7th, 2017 by Milwaukee Recreation
Sculpture Milwaukee Opens to Public
City now has a world-class sculpture exhibition on its main street.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Approves 2017-18 MPS Budget That Increases Support to Schools, Students
No growth in revenue, rising healthcare costs require difficult decisions
May 26th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Sculpture Milwaukee kicks off May 31 with mayoral proclamation, live entertainment and free lunch
Chase Tower at Water and Wisconsin to host ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 25th, 2017 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Bucks and Johnson Controls to Build $150,000 Multi-Sport Complex at MPS’ Browning Elementary School
Joint gift to include up to $600,000 in additional funding to support youth-focused programming
May 23rd, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks
Hot Summer Milwaukee Returns
2nd year of program offers education, recreation and camps.
May 18th, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.
May 8th, 2017 by Michael Holloway
A Call for Clean Water
Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.
May 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Seven MPS high schools named top in the state
The Washington Post rates most challenging schools; ranks Rufus King International School best in state
May 5th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS proposed budget continues its alignment of resources for increased support to schools, students
No growth in revenue, rising healthcare costs require difficult decisions
Apr 28th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin
Apr 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Trump Administration Issues Unconstitutional Threat to Milwaukee County Over Pro-Immigrant Stance
"This latest exercise in bullying is part of Trump and Jeff Sessions' campaign of terror against immigrant families, Muslims, African Americans, Latinxs and LGBTQ people."
Apr 21st, 2017 by Voces de la Frontera
Northwestern Mutual Furthers Its Commitment to Milwaukee with More Than $700,000 in Grants to Area Cultural Attractions
Grants will provide funding to nine local destinations
Apr 20th, 2017 by Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Named Milwaukee’s Best Public/Private Partnership
TechForce is home to Employ Milwaukee’s TechHire IT training program.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
State honors 16 MPS schools
Schools are Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Schools of Recognition
Apr 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
County Creating Community Centers
Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.
Apr 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
All-Milwaukee Music to Be Featured 24/7 on “414Music.fm,” Radio Milwaukee’s New HD2 Radio Channel and Stream Launching June 20
Milwaukee Musicians Invited to Submit Music for First-Ever Station and Stream Playing Only Milwaukee Bands
Apr 14th, 2017 by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
UWM conference to address trauma and its treatments
The effects of trauma can be devastating to individuals, their families and their communities.
Apr 14th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Streetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala
Apr 7th, 2017 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Every School A Sanctuary
Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Governor Walker Highlights K-12 Education Investments During Visit To Bradley Technology High School in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools is estimated to receive approximately $1.32 billion in funding from the state under Governor Walker’s biennial budget
Mar 24th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Mayor Barrett, Employ Milwaukee, HACM and Blue 1647 Kick Off TechHire IT Training Program at the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center
Employ Milwaukee and its partner Blue 1647 are providing training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in certain IT occupations.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Ald. Rainey thanks Irgens Development for support of Midnight Basketball League
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey March 17, 2017
Mar 17th, 2017 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Herb Kohl Foundation Announces 2017 Academic Awards and Scholarships
MPS principal, students, teachers are honored
Mar 16th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park Celebrates Reopening
Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club has reopened, more renovations on the way.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
MPS selecting new textbooks
Staff, families, community have opportunity to review
Mar 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
WMSE: 36 Years of Sound and Vision
That’s 36 years hosting major events, supporting local music and arts festivals.
Mar 8th, 2017 by WMSE 91.7FM
MPS School Uniform Policy Faces Criticism
Won’t achieve its goals, critics say. Parents divided, survey found.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Larry Miller Announces Endorsement from Milwaukee Area Labor Council
Working people of Milwaukee support strong public schools, need Miller’s experience
Mar 8th, 2017 by Larry Miller
Milwaukee Public Library Enters into Historic Partnership with MPS to Give 65,000 Students Digital Library Cards
LibraryNow offers complete digital access to MPL resources to every MPS student
Mar 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Council passes resolution creating Early Education Task Force
The task force will launch a birth-to-school literacy initiative.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Non-Comm Radio Milwaukee Turns 10, Celebrating With Year of New Features, Events Highlighting Milwaukee Music and Community
For 10 Years, Community-Supported Station Has Broadcast Unique Mix of Indie, Urban and Milwaukee Music and “Stories”; Focused on Improving City
Feb 27th, 2017 by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
ACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police
Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.
Feb 26th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
New trustees elected to Marquette board
Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Marquette University
Milwaukee Public Schools hosts business symposium
Contractors and vendors invited to connect and forge relationships
Feb 20th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan: Questions Remain Unanswered
There are dozens of unanswered questions.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
An Anchor For Northwest Side
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center offers child care, education, food pantry, hope.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Public Schools, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Bucks to announce the return of Midnight Basketball League
Milwaukee Public Schools will host three 10-week Midnight Leagues at Bradley Tech.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools hosts Enrollment Fair to help families select schools and enroll for Fall 2017
Representatives from all district schools will be present to showcase programs and answer questions; families can enroll on site
Jan 26th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Local Activists Join Dakota Protest
They join Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to oppose North Dakota oil pipeline.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Schools That Can Milwaukee
STCM develops school leaders at high-poverty schools with on-the-job coaching, monthly professional development and leadership training programs.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks
