Make a vision board; attend a health fair; celebrate Black History Month with family; and more.
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.
Posted inCommunity, Education
‘Enough is enough’: MPS tried to force North Division to integrate in the ’70s, but the community fought back
In 1979, North Side residents formed the Coalition to Save North Division to fight to save their neighborhood school.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Measles is in Wisconsin. Are Milwaukee schools vulnerable?
Many Milwaukee schools have vaccination rates lower than the herd immunity threshold for measles. Officials say vaccinations are key to preventing an outbreak.
Posted inCommunity, Education
MATC’s Office of Community Impact is now open. What does it do?
The office hosts a mentorship program, connects students with community organizations and provides other support. Some view the office as a rebrand and lack of accountability for the closure of the Office of Multicultural Services.
Posted inCommunity, Community
5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 9
Learn financial literacy skills; attend a neighborhood meeting; join a musical jam night; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Community
5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 6
Take a walk through Kosciuszko Park; enjoy community-made chili and soup; come together for a Super Bowl party; and more.
Posted inEducation, NNS Spotlight
MPS grad raises money for students experiencing homelessness
Marquette Trinity Fellow and Milwaukee Public Schools alum Amber Williams raised $3,700 for the MPS Homeless Education program to buy gift cards for students.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 2
Explore Black Milwaukee history through archives; connect with Washington Park neighbors; enjoy story time; and more.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 30
Shop local vendors; learn how to buy a home as an educator; enjoy coffee and activities at the library; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Education
The Department of Education has resumed garnishments for defaulted student loans. Here is what you need to know.
For the first time since 2020, the federal government has begun notifying defaulted borrowers their wages and tax returns could be garnished.