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The YMCA Teen Achievers program challenges youths to define their own version of success

March 23, 2022 by Sam Woods Leave a Comment

Since opening in Milwaukee in 1982, the YMCA Teen Achievers program has touched the lives of more than 7,000 teens as well as about 950 adult community leaders.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

She’s 17, has a nursing degree, and she’s still in high school

March 8, 2022 by Chesnie Wardell 7 Comments

Imunique Triplett hasn’t even graduated from Rufus King High School, but she’s already earned her nursing degree as a participant in the free M3 (M-Cubed) College Connections Program.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News

MPS disproportionately suspending Black students at similar rates to 10 years ago, new MPS data reveals

February 8, 2022 by Sam Woods 4 Comments

Despite making up 50% of the MPS student body, Black students have received 81% of the suspensions this school year, according to data MPS will present to the school board Tuesday night.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

‘Don’t give up’: 5 adult learners share advice

December 31, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Returning to school as an adult can be overwhelming. These five adult learners share their experience and the advice they have for other adults returning to school.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

MATC broadens access for Milwaukee students amid historical inequities, dropping enrollment

December 16, 2021 by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch and WPR Leave a Comment

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers free tuition, debt forgiveness, early credit to make college cheaper and more available to a diverse student population

Filed Under: Community, Education

7 places that help adults improve their English skills in Milwaukee

December 3, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 2 Comments

Here is a list of organizations that offer English Language Learner and English as a Second Language programs in Milwaukee.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: Noticias414

Not many Black men work in early childhood education. Next Door’s Jeremy Walton wants to change that.

November 5, 2021 by Matt Martinez 1 Comment

After seven years as an IT worker, Jeremy Walton is doing what he loves again: Shaping young minds for the future

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

‘They don’t even show up’: MPS parents give school bus service failing marks

September 9, 2021 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students report widespread problems with bus transportation this year.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Community organizations step up to help MPS students, teachers beat the heat

August 27, 2021 by Sam Woods Leave a Comment

Community leaders rally to provide supplies for MPS students and teachers to beat the heat. But they call for a permanent solution for buildings without air-conditioning.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

Here’s how young people feel we can improve the lives of Black male students

August 10, 2021 by Sam Woods 5 Comments

About 60 young people met every weekday for six weeks this summer to generate ideas for improving educational outcomes for young Black males. Here is what they came up with.

Filed Under: Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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