Investigators have found hazardous lead levels that were “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel Elementary School.
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Posted inCommunity, Education
How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
Teach for America is drawing from Milwaukee’s classrooms to create the next generation of teachers.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Community weighs in on finalists for MPS superintendent
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors narrowed a pool of applicants for the superintendent position from 50 to three. The finalists answered questions from the public during a forum last week.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education, Public Safety
Will police officers be placed in MPS schools before the Feb. 17 deadline? It doesn’t look like it
It’s been more than a year since the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools missed the state-mandated deadline to place police officers in schools. A judge recently imposed a new deadline of Feb. 17, but it appears this deadline won’t be met either.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Education
Bembé Drum & Dance: A vibrant hub for celebrating Afro-Latino culture
Bembé Drum & Dance began as an extracurricular program for Milwaukee Public Schools students. Now the organization has its first physical location at 611 S. Layton Blvd.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Parent angry after child spends day in school without heat
One parent is outraged after finding out her child’s school had no heat for an entire day.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Education
Here are ways you can celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee
Find out where you can celebrate the life of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. around Milwaukee in observance of MLK Day.
Posted inCommunity, Education, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Teach For America corps member brings his love for math to Milwaukee
Hamidreza Majidi developed his love for math and teaching in his homeland of Tehran, Iran. Now, he’s serving high school students.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: I gave up on a dream. Then I made it a reality.
I figured I was “too old” for college, but with my husband’s support and encouragement, I took a risk and began to dream again.
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NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids
Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.