The Black Educators Caucus MKE is urging MPS to end its contracts with the Milwaukee Police Department, saying the district is “complicit in the perpetuation of the very institutional racism that recent marches, rallies, and uprisings were all about.”
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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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Community Heroes: COVID-19 couldn’t stop program that teaches young kids how to read
In “regular” times, the “Read with Me” program brings volunteers to read with young children in person. But the coronavirus has forced Next Door to pivot.
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Where those in need can find food this summer (and how everyone can help)
With COVID-19 making life even more challenging for those in need, here are some organizations providing meals over the summer.
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From growing more spiritual to becoming more focused on erasing health inequities: Catching up with two COVID-19 survivors
In April, we asked Milwaukeeans who had survived COVID-19 to tell us about their experiences with the coronavirus. Today, we catch up with them.
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What you need to know about the proposed MPS budget
On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will meet virtually to vote on Superintendent Keith Posley’s proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Checking in: How are you doing as we confront the coronavirus?
We continue to check in with our neighbors to see how they are doing as we all weather challenges created by the coronavirus. Today we talk with organizers from the Hmong American Women’s Association.
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Youth internship program canceled because of coronavirus concerns
The Student Youth Internship Program has been canceled for the summer. But other components of Milwaukee’s Earn and Learn program, which typically employs about 1,000 young people each summer, are still on.
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Checking in: ‘We didn’t get the high school experience they had’: Seniors tell us about their memorable school year
This year’s graduating class will miss out on milestones such as in-person graduations and proms. We talk to three high school seniors about how the coronavirus is affecting their lives.
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What’s it like to test positive for the coronavirus? We talk to three residents to find out.
With the number of COVID-19-related deaths in Milwaukee increasing, we talk to three community members who are surviving.
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Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s MPS referendum
On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to increase Milwaukee Public Schools’ budget through a referendum that would raise property taxes. Here are some things to know before you cast your vote.