First year at new project-based high school brought excitement, challenges

June 18, 2018 by Jenny Whidden Leave a Comment

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Pathways High School experienced a few bumps in the road during its first year, but students and staff are moving forward with optimism and ambition.

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Mad Hot Ballroom teaches dance, life lessons to Milwaukee-area students

May 30, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 2 Comments

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Fourth and fifth-grade students from 50 Milwaukee-area schools recently gathered for the Mad Hot Ballroom competition, which included salsa, tango and swing dances.

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Faith-based Cross Trainers Academy builds trust with students, families

May 29, 2018 by Agnes Connolly, Justin Palmer, John Steppe Leave a Comment

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With 90 percent of its students living below the poverty line, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Cross Trainers Academy strives not only to give students a good education, but to build relationships that go beyond academics.

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Chingcha Vang’s “Hmong Experience Project” brings culture to the classroom

May 29, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne 1 Comment

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Seniors at the Hmong American Peace Academy who complete Chingcha Vang’s Hmong Experience Project are helping to bridge a generational divide.

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Students seek to dismantle Milwaukee’s school-to-prison pipeline

April 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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A recent report released by student group Leaders Igniting Transformation details discrimination in Milwaukee Public Schools.

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Messmer Saint Rose School undertakes $6.5 million renovation

April 26, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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The renovations at Messmer St. Rose School are intended to increase students’ safety, allow for better accessibility and provide features that make year-round schooling possible.

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Reagan senior to participate in national tournament as ‘debater of the year’

April 16, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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Daniel Montalvo, a senior at Reagan College Preparatory High School, was selected as National Urban Debater of the Year and will compete in the national tournament beginning April 19.

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Community members react to announcement of MPS superintendent’s departure

April 5, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 2 Comments

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Many leaders of community organizations who worked with Dr. Darienne Driver during her tenure as superintendent say they are sorry to hear of her impending departure and grateful for her dedication to MPS students.

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March for Our Lives draws hundreds seeking gun reform in light of school shootings

April 4, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

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Participants in the recent march against gun violence are looking to the November elections to enable passage of stricter gun laws.

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After-school program prepares students for urban leadership

April 3, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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The founders of the Future Urban Leaders Foundation initiated an after-school program to provide central city students with the kinds of extracurricular enrichment activities and academic support that benefitted them growing up.

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First year at new project-based high school brought excitement, challenges

Mad Hot Ballroom teaches dance, life lessons to Milwaukee-area students

Faith-based Cross Trainers Academy builds trust with students, families

Chingcha Vang’s “Hmong Experience Project” brings culture to the classroom

Students seek to dismantle Milwaukee’s school-to-prison pipeline

Messmer Saint Rose School undertakes $6.5 million renovation

Reagan senior to participate in national tournament as ‘debater of the year’

Community members react to announcement of MPS superintendent’s departure

March for Our Lives draws hundreds seeking gun reform in light of school shootings

After-school program prepares students for urban leadership

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