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CAVT Welcomes Shana McCaw as Senior Curator
Over the last 16 years McCaw has brought innovative ideas to a multitude of institutions.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums Inc
Joey Balistreri Announces Run for MPS Board of Directors, District 7
His time in the classroom—both as a teacher and academic coach—gives him valuable perspective.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Joey Balistreri
Sen. Larson Announces Committee Assignments for 2017-2018 Legislative Session
“As a state senator and as a member of these important committees, I look forward to working with my neighbors and colleagues to support policies that will provide each of our neighbors the freedom to pursue the American Dream.”
Jan 3rd, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
The 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation appoints Cheryl Blue as its new Executive Director
The Corridor is a 25 year old nonprofit organization that works to restore and maintain the economic vitality of Milwaukee’s industrial corridor.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by The Corridor
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Milwaukee Public Schools releases results of water quality testing
The sampling began in June 2016 and two independent, state-certified firms conducted the analysis.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Important message from the superintendent
While our schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in the state report card, we have much work to do
Dec 14th, 2016 by Darienne Driver
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts welcomes new Executive Director Marcela Garcia
Garcia is a Xicana artist, innovator and cultural warrior.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)
Dec 7th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Margaret Daun as Corporation Counsel
Ms. Daun comes to Milwaukee County with diverse experience in the public and private sectors.
Dec 5th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data
Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system
Dec 5th, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Public Schools’ students get free books; chance to meet children’s author Sundee Frazier
My Very Own Library, Scholastic Book Fairs and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County team-up to support literacy effort at 14 MPS schools
Dec 5th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Connecting Students to Blue Collar Jobs
Career fairs at Bradley Tech look to recruit students as early as freshman year.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Marquette Opus College of Engineering receives three grants worth $630,459
Grants will fund two projects and start a robotics program within local high schools
Nov 29th, 2016 by Marquette University
Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?
Their shaky financing is causing failures locally, nationally. Yet Trump wants more.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Terry Falk
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program
Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
More than 100 Sherman Park students to be treated to Milwaukee Bucks game
The firm wanted to offer the students and their families impacted by the August civil unrest the opportunity for a fun night out at a Bucks game.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Phoenix Investors
Humphries: Is this Wobegon or Wisconsin?
Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the release of state report cards by the Department of Public Instruction earlier today:
Nov 17th, 2016 by John Humphries
Nearly one third of MPS schools move up a category on the latest State Report Card
Fifty-five MPS schools Meet, Exceed or Significantly Exceed Expectations on the latest State Report Card
Nov 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Advanced Placement Telepresence program expands students’ opportunity
Milwaukee Public Schools program provides classes via remote access
Nov 10th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools expands successful initiatives
Special ceremonies, launch mark growth of popular schools and programs
Nov 7th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Signs of Progress at MPS
More families choosing the system and more students succeeding.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Darienne Driver
A Riot of Good Intentions
Or how a small city green space was killed by countless improvements.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
Why State’s MPS Takeover Plan Died
In changing state ratings to protect choice schools, Republicans ended up killing OSPP.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Public Schools launches new initiative to give young people a safe place
MPS C.A.R.E.S. offers expanded evening programming, wellness activities for youth and families
Oct 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS high school early admissions open now through Nov. 19
Students have the opportunity to enroll in the high school of their choice
Oct 24th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Statewide data shows improvement; more work needed to prepare all students for success
District continues work to promote student achievement
Oct 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding
Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Dr. Driver & MPS Deserve Due Credit for MPS Turnaround Efforts
Statement of President Ashanti Hamilton
Oct 14th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Rep. Goyke Congratulates Milwaukee Public Schools and Stands with Dedicated Staff and Students
"I offer my sincere congratulations to Dr. Driver, the MPS School Board, Teachers, Parents, and Students. "
Oct 12th, 2016 by Evan Goyke
Milwaukee Public Schools No Longer Required to Participate in OSPP
District performance signals progress
Oct 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS superintendent elected chair-elect of Council of Great City Schools Board of Directors
Dr. Darienne Driver assumes leadership position with national coalition of nation's largest urban public schools
Oct 10th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Marquette receives $1 million NSF grant so Milwaukee teachers can earn certification to teach computer science
Marquette will administer the grant for nearly 200 MPS teachers to receive certification to teach computer science.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Marquette University
Milwaukee County Board Kicks Off Public Meetings on 2017 Recommended Budget
MILWAUKEE – Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., has made special arrangements to provide County Executive Chris Abele with an opportunity to present the details of his 2017 Recommended Budget to the County Board of Supervisors on October 3, 2016, at 3:00pm. County Executive Abele will present his Recommended Budget to the Committee of the Whole at 3:00pm on Monday at the Courthouse. “We look forward to the County Executive’s presentation of his Recommended Budget on Monday,” said Chairman Lipscomb. “The Board will review the Executive’s proposal, analyze its details and listen to our constituents throughout the month of October before adopting a budget in November.” County Executive Abele has had a nearly year to work on this proposal before revealing the details of his budget recommendations to the public. The County Board will devote the next five weeks to analyzing the recommendations of the County Executive, so that a budget can be adopted at the Board’s November 7 meeting. The Finance and Audit Committee, led by Chair Peggy A. West, has set aside numerous days of open meetings in October to gather information from department heads, to get the public’s reaction to the Executive’s recommended actions, and to adopt budget amendments. The Finance and Audit Committee will hold a public hearing in the community on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:00am at the Milwaukee Public Schools administration building, 5225 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee. The County Board has also scheduled a public hearing to listen as constituents weigh in with their concerns and priorities for the 2017 Milwaukee County budget. The full County Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 31, at 6:00pm, at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., in downtown Milwaukee. Members of the public are encouraged to attend these public hearings and bring their questions, concerns, and priorities directly to their County Board Supervisor.
Sep 30th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Vicki Pulliman
"This city is really a diamond that I feel has yet to be unearthed…"
Sep 26th, 2016 by Newaukee
Women’s Fund fall luncheon to be a “Rad Women Celebration”
Features keynote on “Being Rad for Social Change” by New York Times bestselling author Kate Schatz. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Italian Conference Center
Sep 26th, 2016 by Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
Tour Highlights Sherman Park
Common Ground has redeveloped 75 homes in the area, tour highlighted many of the homes.
Sep 24th, 2016 by Allison Steines
MPS, Bartolotta Restaurants gala event expands culinary arts education
Career-readiness program coming to four MPS high schools; gala September 28 at Discovery World
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools announces community sessions about new dual-language Montessori school
District moves forward with enrolling students for 2017-18 school year
Sep 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools partners with four nationally recognized artists through White House arts initiative
Turnaround Arts artists to work with students in four district schools
Sep 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
Why Schools Are Abandoning Zero Tolerance
Even the theory’s biggest promoter has. But what is the alternative?
Sep 8th, 2016 by Terry Falk
Protecting children through pedestrian safety
The Bike Fed team coordinated with school principals in this important effort to improve the safety and health of children attending neighborhood schools.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Wisconsin Bike Fed
City Health Department Hits the Road
Health fair immunizes students, tests department’s ability to handle mass outbreak of virus.
Sep 4th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Why Did State’s ACT Test Scores Plummet?
Actually achievement hasn’t dropped. But we were never as good as we claimed.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Terry Falk
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools partnership receives $2.4 million grant
The partnership will engage 25 teachers with master’s degrees across MPS high schools in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Abele Relents on Domes Committee?
Says he will accept county board committee on Mitchell Park Domes. But will he?
Aug 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Special message from Superintendent Driver
"As I have reflected on the week and on the actions and reactions of our community, it is clear that people are hurting."
Aug 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Police Outreach to Teens a Failure
Violence over weekend dramatizes issue. School board called for changes in outreach program.
Aug 15th, 2016 by Terry Falk
Lena Taylor to receive Lifetime Service Award
Taylor’s legislative accomplishments include improving public safety, education, and health.
Aug 5th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Community Opposes OSPP Forced Sale of Vacant MPS Building to Military-Style Voucher School Under Pending FBI Investigation for Abuse
The forced sale of the former MPS property at 500 E. Center St. falls under a section of the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program that was included in the 2015-2017 budget.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Schools and Communities United
Westlawn Gardens Begins Rebuilding Process
Residents moving out as state’s largest public housing complex gets torn down, rebuilt.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Summerfest Foundation, Inc. Announces Music Education Grants Recipients for 2016
Twelve Area Schools and Non-profit Organizations Will Receive Grants Totalling $25,000 for Music Education
Jul 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
MPS Student Wins Gold Medal at National NAACP Competition
Milwaukee High School of the Arts students honored for music, arts
Jul 21st, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Schools With Low-Income Students Can Succeed
But they tend to be charter schools. Will Abele use OSPP to create more?
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
UWM Alumni Assocation to Honor More Than 20 Indivduals, Businesses
The 22 individual recipients and one corporate partner were chosen for awards based on their outstanding professional achievements, civic involvement and partnerships with the university.
Jul 20th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
All Lives Matter? Yes and No.
Criticism of Black Lives Matter ignores the history behind the protests.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
WEAC recommends Representative Josh Zepnick in 9th Assembly District
Wisconsin students need legislators who stand up for their public schools, teachers say
Jul 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Education Association Council
Can MPS Learn From the Data?
Its rejection of the Opportunity Schools Partnership is merely one sign the answer is no.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Working Families Party Announces State Legislative Primary Endorsements
Wisconsin WFP Endorses Diverse Slate of Progressive Champions in Milwaukee State Legislative Races
Jul 11th, 2016 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools
Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted
Jul 5th, 2016 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Republican Takeover of MPS is a Failure
Resignation of Takeover Czar a Victory for Milwaukee Children
Jul 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Jobs Now
Black Mentoring Program Called Nationally Unique
GMC’s MKE Fellows program provides college scholarships, mentoring for black youth.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Amelia Jones
Statement regarding the resignation of Dr. Demond Means from the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recognize Dr. Means' service to education and children in our area and agree that actions must be child-centered.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Takeover Commissioner Demond Means’ Resignation a Victory for Milwaukee Students and Community
“We will continue to resist any attack on our community’s fundamental democratic rights that would remove public institutions from the control of our publicly elected school board,” said MTEA President Kim Schroeder.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
MPS Creates More Community Schools
New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields
Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs
Jun 28th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Update regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
No decision was reached today.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Two more schools join MPS and United Way’s Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership
Browning, Lincoln Avenue added to partnership including Auer Avenue, Bradley Tech, Hopkins Lloyd, James Madison
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Power of Common Ground
Nonprofit advocacy group has had huge impact on city, though some grumble about their tactics.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Atty Mark Thomsen’s Tudor Mansion
New appointee to state Elections Commission overhauled his East Side mansion.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Michael Horne
MPS Board President Mark Sain, Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver issue statement regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recently requested a meeting with County Executive Abele and Commissioner Means to discuss an alternative to the OSPP proposal.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
$47.8 million: MPS grads set a new scholarship record
Class of 2016 shatters Class of 2015's $39.3 million record; total up more than 20%
Jun 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16
Northwestern Mutual Foundation partners with Museum to offer free admission and special activities
Jun 10th, 2016 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
MKE Plays offering summer jobs to youths and providing meals at new playgrounds
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Jun 9th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down
Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
MPS’ Pulaski High School earns International Baccalaureate candidate status
Preparing to become MPS' eighth IB school
Jun 9th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics
Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’
Jun 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.
Groundbreaking set for addition at MPS’ top-performing Maryland Avenue Montessori School
School rated 'Exceeds Expectations' on latest state report card
Jun 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed
Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
More Breweries Coming
East Side's first urban brewery, city's first hard cider bar and Pabst Brewery plans.
May 31st, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Arts @ Large Purchases 1890s Building
Built by Patrick Cudahy, the building housed a meat market. It's soon to be a haven for artists.
May 27th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Board approves 2016-17 MPS budget that directs more district resources to classrooms
Commitment to funding school, student success despite overall revenue decrease
May 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
President Hamilton Supports MPS Black Lives Matter initiative and My Brother’s Keeper
Statement from Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton May 26, 2016
May 26th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
County Executive Abele, Dr. Demond Means Make Announcement on OSPP Timeline
"Even though MPS agrees with us that this law is not ideal, we are asking them to be open to a conversation with us about how we can implement the law in the most productive way possible."
May 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs
Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Is Co-Located With The Adult Learning Center
May 25th, 2016 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Marisabel Cabrera Issues Policy Position on Public Education
Focus to be placed on public dollars for public schools, private school accountability
May 25th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
