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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Milwaukee program uses the arts to empower city’s youths
Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies Inc. aims to strengthen its efforts to help Milwaukee youths thrive.
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What do you want to see in the next MPS superintendent? Here’s how to make your voice heard.
Milwaukee Public Schools is conducting a search for its next superintendent. The district is hosting focus groups for those that want a say in the decision.
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Free driver’s ed is available. Here’s how it works.
Applications for free driver’s education classes are now open, The funds will send approximately 11,500 low-income high school students per year to driver’s education classes in Wisconsin.
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Twilight Centers empower Milwaukee kids to reach their full potential
Two Milwaukee mentors are dedicated to guiding local youths through after-school programs at Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight Centers.