Job fair aims to set students up with life-long careers

December 7, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

Bradley Tech’s fourth annual Career Life Mentor and Trades Fair allowed students to work with skilled tradesmen to check out potential career paths.

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MLK students share stories of ‘discovery’ at Ex Fabula story slam

November 28, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 1 Comment

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Ex Fabula, a Milwaukee storytelling organization, partnered with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School to give fifth-grade students the opportunity to participate in storytelling workshops and a story slam.

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Rufus King students respond to Baraboo hate message with portrait of their own

November 20, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 5 Comments

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After learning about a group of Baraboo High School students who took a prom photo that appeared to portray a Nazi-style salute, Rufus King students and staff countered with their own portrait.

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Midnight League encourages young men to learn valuable life skills

November 8, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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The Midnight Basketball League, held on Tuesday and Thursday on the North Side and Wednesday and Saturday on the South Side, offers services to young men, such as job training and mentorship, and encourages positive relations between the police and Milwaukee community.

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Walking School Bus program at Lincoln to expand route, improve attendance

October 30, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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The Walking School Bus program, which first started in fall 2017 at Lincoln Avenue School, will soon pick up nearly 20 children along an expanded route every Monday and Friday.

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Milwaukee launches Children’s Savings Account initiative

October 23, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Studies show that African-American and Latino students have a hard time picturing themselves going to college. The City of Milwaukee and United Way have partnered to create Children’s Savings Accounts, an initiative geared toward higher education.

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North Division, Zablocki chosen to participate in community schools partnership

October 5, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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North Division High School and Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School are the newest of 10 MPS “community schools,” where teachers, students, families and community partners collectively create programs that address students’ needs.

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About 100 young adults take advantage of job and resource fair geared to them

August 27, 2018 by Jenny Whidden Leave a Comment

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The city Department of Neighborhood Services, SaintA and other Milwaukee organizations recently hosted a youth job fair in Clarke Square.

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Douglas, Keefe parents uninformed about combined school

August 17, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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With less than three weeks until classes begin, administrators at Keefe Avenue and Douglas schools are scrambling to inform parents that the two schools will both be located at Keefe this school year. Douglas will be re-opened as a middle school in September 2019.

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Volunteers build Zen Den, spruce up Riverside University High School

August 16, 2018 by Abby Ng 1 Comment

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More than 150 volunteers recently helped clean and restore Riverside University High School, including creating a Zen Den, a “de-escalation” room for students with behavioral challenges.

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