Alvin Watts, a sophomore at Carmen Northwest High School, was one of two U.S. high school students selected to participate in a global youth summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Award-winning Reagan teacher builds connections, inspires growth
Sarah Moore, a Spanish teacher at Ronald Reagan High School, has turned her personal challenges into an opportunity to help her students realize their full potential.
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MPS defends decision not to notify parents about bomb threat at South Division High School
Bomb threats at area schools are raising questions about how school officials should communicate with parents and the community in such situations.
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Sharp Literacy publishes new book inspiring children to explore Milwaukee’s diversity
“Explore MKE: Your Neighborhood, Our City” will be distributed to hundreds of third-grade students across Milwaukee.
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Recovery district commissioner says tough decisions, more dollars needed
Demond Means, the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program’s recently appointed commissioner, said more funding is necessary for education in Milwaukee and the state to improve.
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Golda Meir group planning Denmark trip despite MPS ban on foreign travel
Parents and Golda Meir alumni are working to raise funds for an annual student trip to Denmark, which has been in jeopardy since the Milwaukee Public School district cancelled all overseas travel due to terrorism concerns.
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Community offers wish list for Urban Ecology Center renovation
Neighborhood residents and other users of the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center met with Quorum Architects and center and park staff to share their ideas.
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MPS expected to shift how it approaches new charter schools
At a special retreat called to review its charter school program, MPS leaders signaled that they would shift the district’s authorizing model to actively charter schools that meet the needs of its students.
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Opponents question MPS board decision to combine Carmen, Pulaski
A former charter school opponent cast the deciding vote as the MPS Board of School Directors approved a partnership that will see Carmen South and Casimir Pulaski High School exist side by side.
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Youths play major role in new app for after-school programs
Young people who participated in creating Beyond the Bell, a new app for finding after-school activities, say they gained skills and are proud of the result.