Craig Montessori School lower elementary teacher Kericka Green feels rewarded by challenging her students to reach new levels of learning.
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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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.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 2
Learn about crime and safety in District 5; study for the citizenship exam; connect with Amani neighbors; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 27
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal; learn hip-hop dance; defend yourself against common scams; and more.
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New report finds that North Side schools are failing Black students
Milwaukee’s North Side is the epicenter for Wisconsin’s Black-white education gap, according to a study by the City Forward Collective.
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Carmen Northwest’s move to Harambee brings new possibilities for students and the neighborhood, school leaders say
The school envisions partnerships with local businesses and other collaborations when the school moves to its new building in July.
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Registration opens this week for Milwaukee youth sports classes
Learn how to dribble a basketball, swing a golf club and more with these low-cost Milwaukee Recreation sports classes.