The number of charter schools authorized by MPS has decreased by 23 percent since 2011, contributing to declining revenues for the district.
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New process ‘more respectful way’ to help homeless find shelter
A new central contact number for homeless people to call when they’re looking for a place to stay will streamline the process and allow case managers to focus on client needs.
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MPS, nonprofits hope synergy, energy can turn around Carver Academy
Nearly closed in 2011, MPS’s Carver Academy hopes to turn the corner on student achievement through a one-of-a-kind partnership with City Year, Teach for America and Schools That Can.
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Cyclists applaud scenic slice of KK River Trail
Cyclists and families from the South Side and around the city are praising a new section of the KK River Trail for its beauty and safety.
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Grandfathers honored for being “the shoulders upon which we stand”
Community members honored grandfathers for their contributions to the well being of their families at the 2013 Grandfather Celebration.
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Milwaukee evidence added to complaint against U.S. Bank
A federal administrative complaint filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance accuses the bank of marketing and maintaining foreclosed houses better in white neighborhoods than in non-white neighborhoods.
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Affordable health care counselors prepare enrollees, wait out technical issues
Health care insurance counselors are using the delays caused by problems with the government’s enrollment website to educate applicants.
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‘First of its kind’ program teaches Milwaukee businesses how to scale up
Three central city companies are among 11 area businesses selected to participate in an innovative business development project being piloted in Milwaukee.
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Enrollment lags behind demand for affordable health care
Health care application counselors are busy dispensing information about the Affordable Health Care Act while waiting for demand to ease up so they can help people enroll.
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Walnut Way vows to rebuild after fire
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is recovering after suffering a major fire at its headquarters on the eve of its 2013 Harvest Day event.