Three years after MPS officials admitted to not effectively engaging students of color, school leaders continue work on a plan to address classroom inequities.
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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.
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Neighborhood private and charter schools make virtual plans as COVID-19 cases create safety concerns
Many private and neighborhood schools have decided to start virtually as safety and logistical concerns cast a shadow over reopening plans.
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NNS wants to know: How has your family adjusted to virtual learning?
Whether your experience with virtual learning has been good or bad, we want to hear from you.
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We answer your questions about MPS’ reopening plan
Last week we asked you what questions you have about MPS’ reopening plan. Here are some answers.
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How to keep your utilities on if you are behind in payments
Starting July 25, utility providers can disconnect service. Here’s what you need to know to avoid this and to get back on track.
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Three things to know about MPS’ plan to reopen schools
The school board will vote Thursday on the district’s proposal to reopen schools in the fall. Here are three things you should know about the proposal.
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‘This virus is going to make us or break us’: Checking in with two COVID-19 survivors
Since testing positive for COVID-19, David Bowen and Rebecca Quesada have kept their focus on making a difference.
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MPS wants police out of schools. A state-mandated contract could complicate things.
The Milwaukee Public Schools still has a state-mandated contract with the Milwaukee Police Department. Here’s what it does.
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Three things you should know about MPS’ decision to cut contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department
MPS has ended all but one contract with the Milwaukee Police Department. Here’s what you need to know.
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Five high school graduates who will give you inspiration
Many of these young people would have been labeled “troubled” or written off just a few years ago. Now they are valedictorians, community builders and inspirations to everyone around them.