Almost 1,400 Milwaukee child care centers will lose some state funding at the end of June. Experts worry that subsidy payments won’t be able to keep up with the resulting rising tuition.
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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5 things to know and do the week of Monday, June 22
Shop the western-themed Milwaukee night market; share poetry with other women and connect with nature; learn healthy tips and receive nutritious meals; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 19
Test your local history knowledge while playing bingo; find community with Black bikers; learn Black hair-care tips; and more.
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Twilight Centers to open five days a week thanks to Safe Summer Sites initiative
Twilight Centers, which turn high schools into nightly teen recreation centers, will be open later and on more days of the week this summer in a citywide effort to give young people safe things to do.
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Student mural at Hamilton High School celebrates South Side diversity, educates on environment
Alexander Hamilton High School students unveiled a mural Tuesday that highlights different cultures and shows how Milwaukee connects with the surrounding ecosystem.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 15
Get tips to take your business to the next level; donate blood and get free admission to the zoo; learn how to cook a one-pot meal; and more.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 12
Enjoy a concert in the park; shop used books for your summer reading; connect with the community at summer kickoffs; and more.
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Innovative program helps Milwaukee students graduate high school with medical certification
Six high school students graduated recently from a K-12 Medical Assistant pathway program created through a partnership by MedCerts, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Froedtert Hospital.
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5 things to know and do the week of June 1
Enjoy a free meal with community; take a bike ride through Estabrook Park; learn about injury prevention strategies; and more.
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MPS budget approved as new report cites concerns over financial future of district
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ controversial 2027 budget proposal passed Thursday. The new budget might balance the books for now, but another major financial shortfall could loom in the near future, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report.