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Post From Community: Milwaukee youth takeover mental health conversation with “1More” campaign
At a time when youth mental health challenges are rising across Milwaukee, a group of local teens are stepping up to lead the conversation.
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Here’s how Milwaukee high school students can learn to drive for $35 this summer
Milwaukee Recreation offers driver’s education classes to Milwaukee Public Schools students at a discounted rate.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Health groups step in following closure of City on a Hill
During a recent community call, Health Connections Inc. and others shared updates on efforts to help those impacted by the closure.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability
With housing instability on the rise among younger adults in Milwaukee, leaders and organizations came together at Wellpoint Care Network to address the crisis and come up with possible solutions for younger adults who see no future for homeownership.
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The Community Development Alliance’s annual bus tour shows progress in several North Side communities
The latest tour brought together community organizers, developers, nonprofit leaders and city officials for a daylong journey through neighborhoods where housing projects are actively reshaping the landscape.
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Wisconsin will likely see limited, local effects from Voting Rights Act ruling — at least for now
The decision could prompt challenges to school district and Milwaukee city council boundaries.
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Post From Community: Nonprofit Bernie’s Book Bank announces groundbreaking study on how book ownership significantly improves reading outcomes for students
In partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), the study randomly assigned 60 schools to either receive the Bernie’s Book Bank book distribution intervention.
Posted inEducation, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: The workers you don’t see are working to stay employed
If we truly value workers, workforce development must mean more than just filling pipes. It must mean protecting the talent we already have.
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Post From Community: Take It Outside Day — free fishing lessons
Fishing poles, tackle, and bait provided. Take it Outside Days are short, simple, 20-30 minute introductory experiences with gear.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 4
Learn about the Washington Park quality of life plan; find resources for special education and bilingual and English learning students; and more.