Students seek to dismantle Milwaukee’s school-to-prison pipeline

April 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

A recent report released by student group Leaders Igniting Transformation details discrimination in Milwaukee Public Schools.

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Messmer Saint Rose School undertakes $6.5 million renovation

April 26, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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The renovations at Messmer St. Rose School are intended to increase students’ safety, allow for better accessibility and provide features that make year-round schooling possible.

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Reagan senior to participate in national tournament as ‘debater of the year’

April 16, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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Daniel Montalvo, a senior at Reagan College Preparatory High School, was selected as National Urban Debater of the Year and will compete in the national tournament beginning April 19.

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Community members react to announcement of MPS superintendent’s departure

April 5, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 2 Comments

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Many leaders of community organizations who worked with Dr. Darienne Driver during her tenure as superintendent say they are sorry to hear of her impending departure and grateful for her dedication to MPS students.

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March for Our Lives draws hundreds seeking gun reform in light of school shootings

April 4, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

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Participants in the recent march against gun violence are looking to the November elections to enable passage of stricter gun laws.

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After-school program prepares students for urban leadership

April 3, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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The founders of the Future Urban Leaders Foundation initiated an after-school program to provide central city students with the kinds of extracurricular enrichment activities and academic support that benefitted them growing up.

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Student group calls on MPS to ‘take racial discrimination seriously’

March 30, 2018 by Dean Bibens 2 Comments

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Black students demanded an end to the “school-to-prison pipeline,” at a recent rally outside an MPS board meeting.

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Auer Avenue School draws well-known chef for pilot hot breakfast program

March 26, 2018 by Mark Lisowski 1 Comment

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Chef Michael Feker taught volunteers how to cook and serve hot breakfasts for Auer Avenue School students during an eight-week program that took more than a year to plan.

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