United Way and Hunger Task Force are distributing books across the city to underserved students to prevent a summer slide in reading proficiency.
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Posted inAmani, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Jackson second-graders talk with Ugandan students about bullying
A second-grade class at Gwen T. Jackson Elementary School is getting to know students in Uganda by exchanging letters and talking via Skype.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Thurston Woods
MPS board to reconsider controversial charter school proposal
A proposed charter school headed by former Milwaukee Teach for America Executive Director Maurice Thomas that was denied approval in April will get another chance.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Dragon springs from Greenfield school sculpture garden
A partnership between artists and biologists resulted in a year of lessons for 3rd-5th graders and a piece of public art in front of Greenfield Bilingual School.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Westside Academy II students prompt change in Washington Park community
A group of middle school students from Westside Academy II were recognized at City Hall for their actions to improve the appearance of Washington Park.
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High school seniors commit to higher education at college signing day
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee acknowledged the accomplishments of area high school seniors at the second annual college signing day.
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Dance Fuzion performance showcases new arts program
Two Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs are piloting high-level arts programming taught by “art mentors.”
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Students embrace engineering, innovation at STEM science fair
MPS’ first STEM-focused science fair reflects a recent nationwide push to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in K-12 education.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Brothers bring art of community building to Bronzeville
Vedale and Darren Hill have opened an art studio in Bronzeville that offers free afterschool and summer art programs for neighborhood children.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship
Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.