Darienne Driver, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.

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MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
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MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors

Reagan's Alethia Tilford is a 2015 Presidential Scholars semifinalist

MPS high schools take state’s top 2 spots on Washington Post best list
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MPS high schools take state’s top 2 spots on Washington Post best list

6 MPS schools in total make Post's list of schools that challenge students to achieve through college-level exams

Milwaukee Succeeds Names Danae Davis New Executive Director
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Milwaukee Succeeds Names Danae Davis New Executive Director

Dynamic Nonprofit Executive Takes Lead Role in Community Partnership

Dr. Driver statement regarding meeting with President Obama
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Dr. Driver statement regarding meeting with President Obama

MPS superintendent joined other urban school leaders with the Council of the Great City Schools

Program for underperforming MPS schools is paying off
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Program for underperforming MPS schools is paying off

Early results show that Commitment Schools initiative is improving reading and math achievement in kindergarten through 8th grade

February Board update: Dr. Driver’s contract extended, state budget resolution, Malcolm X redevelopment for King Middle
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February Board update: Dr. Driver’s contract extended, state budget resolution, Malcolm X redevelopment for King Middle

Other action includes: Clerk's contract extended, position created to explore new northwest-side middle school; Board honors Dr. King contest winners, Cass Street School teacher and outgoing chief accountability and efficiency officer

MPS notes 10 years of defibrillators in schools
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MPS notes 10 years of defibrillators in schools

The MPS HeartSafe Schools program has saved seven lives

MPS hosts listening sessions linked to strategies for improving student outcomes
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MPS hosts listening sessions linked to strategies for improving student outcomes

Students, families, staff and community members invited to weigh in; each session is connected to one of the district's Strategic Objectives

Families encouraged to enroll by Friday for the best opportunity at their first-choice school
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Families encouraged to enroll by Friday for the best opportunity at their first-choice school

Last week for MPS' 'Three-Choice Enrollment' period, which ends Feb. 20

MPS fall applications double as “Three-Choice” enrollment opens
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MPS fall applications double as “Three-Choice” enrollment opens

Enroll by Feb. 20 for your best opportunity for a seat at your first-choice school

January Board update: Budget and operational planning; 5 buildings declared surplus
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January Board update: Budget and operational planning; 5 buildings declared surplus

Charter, partnership contracts also renewed, amended

Meet leaders, enroll early in 100+ neighborhood and specialty schools at MPS fair
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Meet leaders, enroll early in 100+ neighborhood and specialty schools at MPS fair

MPS All-School Enrollment Fair is set for Saturday, January 31 at Milwaukee High School of the Arts

Hundreds of Volunteers to Join City Year Milwaukee for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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Hundreds of Volunteers to Join City Year Milwaukee for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Mandela Barnes, Superintendent Driver, Julia A. Uihlein will join volunteers to beautify Milwaukee Public Schools’ Washington High School of Information Technology

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Driver goes “On the Issues” to discuss challenges, vision for district’s future
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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Driver goes “On the Issues” to discuss challenges, vision for district’s future

Driver came to MPS two years ago to become the district’s first chief innovation officer.

Board OKs additions for high-performing Montessori schools, reopening building for charter school
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Board OKs additions for high-performing Montessori schools, reopening building for charter school

Superintendent also presents broad conceptual plan to continue work to expand high-demand, successful programs

3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
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3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair

Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM

MPS students to benefit from $9.1M in competitive grants
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MPS students to benefit from $9.1M in competitive grants

Funds will strengthen academic, behavioral and mental health supports for students

MPS educator named Midwest PE Teacher of the Year
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MPS educator named Midwest PE Teacher of the Year

Gail Milbrath and 2 other MPS educators also won state honors this year

MPS hosting nearly 1,000 leaders from nation’s urban school districts
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MPS hosting nearly 1,000 leaders from nation’s urban school districts

Challenges, best practices and reforms are the focuses of discussion at the Council of the Great City Schools annual conference

MPS Board names Dr. Darienne Driver as permanent superintendent
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MPS Board names Dr. Darienne Driver as permanent superintendent

First permanent female superintendent in the district

15 MPS schools honored by the state for ‘Beating the Odds’
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15 MPS schools honored by the state for ‘Beating the Odds’

Schools have higher rates of poverty than three-quarters of the schools in Wisconsin and have above-average reading and math achievement compared to similar schools

MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
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MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools

Local and state leaders to join MPS Board members, Acting Supt. Driver at MPS' Thurston Woods Campus

MPS’ average ACT score up slightly, mirroring statewide trend
All students at 156 MPS schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast, lunch at no charge
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All students at 156 MPS schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast, lunch at no charge

MPS announces participation in Community Eligibility Program (CEP)

MPS to kick off King/Reagan calendar school year Aug. 11 at one of its top-ranked high schools
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MPS to kick off King/Reagan calendar school year Aug. 11 at one of its top-ranked high schools

District to focus on achievement, positive youth-adult relationships and leadership at all levels

Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves Acting MPS Superintendent
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Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves Acting MPS Superintendent

MPS’ Chief Innovation Officer Darienne Driver brings extensive leadership experience; work with improving schools most in need

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