Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Milwaukee Sign Language School, 7900 W. Acacia St., will move next year to Neeskara School, 1601 N Hawley Road.
Alex Klaus
Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.
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MPS board to vote on moving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Milwaukee Sign Language School to Neeskara
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Milwaukee Sign Language School, 7900 W. Acacia St., could move next year to Neeskara School, 1601 N Hawley Road.
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How do Milwaukee families feel about MPS schools being closed Monday?
This time, most parents felt Milwaukee Public Schools made the right call.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 16
Learn about the West National Avenue construction project; get hired at American Family Field; share poetry at an open mic night; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 13
Meet Daniel Tiger with Milwaukee PBS; show off your science project at Escuela Verde; celebrate with the Milwaukee Baseball Club; and more.
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‘I know they’re going to succeed’: Milwaukee-born Kericka Green recognized as a top teacher
Craig Montessori School lower elementary teacher Kericka Green feels rewarded by challenging her students to reach new levels of learning.
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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did it do it?
The school prioritizes addressing chronic absenteeism rates and teacher retention, and it uses a curriculum rooted in Hmong cultural values and heritage.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 9
Learn hip-hop dances; attend a meeting at Jackson Park; head to a job fair; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 6
View a free art exhibition opening; play chess with community; support Voces de la Frontera at a benefit show; and more.
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‘Our generation is the future’: Milwaukee students share their thoughts on teaching
High schoolers discussed how they can make an impact as teachers at Teach for America Milwaukee’s Youth Educator Convening.