Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service followed two College Possible students, Darneisha Virginia and Nury Plascencia, from their senior year in high school through college. They have now been awarded their college diplomas.
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Washington High School chess team takes 11th at state, looks to improve
For the first time in 15 years, Washington High School made it to the state chess tournament. Head coach Micheal Moore has his eyes on a championship.
Former Bucks player engages students through art, life story
Desmond Mason, former small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, recently paid a visit to Express Yourself Milwaukee to work with young people.
Critics fear MPS uniform policy will fail to achieve its goals
A districtwide uniform policy recently passed by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors attempts to address bullying and reduce costs for low-income families, but critics say it does not get at the root cause of those issues.
Reagan High School students gear up for Galapagos Islands adventure
A group of 35 students from Reagan High School will have the opportunity to see plant and animal species that can be found nowhere else in the world when they travel to the Galapagos Islands this summer.
Milwaukee Academy of Science senior wins full scholarship to Northwestern
David Washington loves math so much that he completed all the math courses his school offered by the time he was a sophomore. MAS sent him to Marquette University calculus classes for two years and now he is bound for Northwestern University.
MPS students shine at 12th annual America Scores Milwaukee Poetry Slam
About 150 Milwaukee Public Schools students performed their poetry in front of celebrity judges at a recent poetry slam.
MPS school seeks to provide access to family-supporting careers
Bradley Tech High School’s second annual career day allowed students to explore the skilled trades hands on, with the hope of helping them find their passion and connect with industry professionals.
After OSPP victory, MTEA sets sights on increased funding
The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association and others are calling on state legislators to fully fund public education and reduce disparities between poorer and wealthier districts.
Teens hear message of forgiveness from Israeli and Palestinian parents
Rufus King International High School’s Jew Crew and Friends of Islam invited students from three Milwaukee high schools to learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Israeli and Palestinian parents who lost their children during the ongoing conflict.
