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.
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‘More work remains’ on possible partnership between Carmen, Pulaski
A proposed “knowledge exchange” partnership would put the high-performing Carmen charter school and public Pulaski High School under one roof in an effort to improve achievement at the struggling South Side high school.
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Air Force veteran teaches thinking and life skills through chess and art
Quan Caston is bringing his talent for drawing and chess to central city children, believing that these skills will help them think methodically and connect with others.
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UCC fails to follow through on $20,000 commitment to rebuild nearby park
United Community Center pledged $20,000 to the county in 2012 toward reconstruction of Walker Square Park, but it still hasn’t paid.
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Escuela Verde to host grand opening for new building in Silver City
Escuela Verde school will hold a grand opening ceremony on Sept. 10 to celebrate its move to the Silver City neighborhood.
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Civic group coalition vows to fight “takeover” plan for struggling MPS schools
Schools and Communities United, a coalition of 22 community, labor, religious and civic organizations, is voicing disapproval with a new state measure that allows Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele to assume authority over “non-performing” Milwaukee Public Schools by creating a takeover school district.
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COA set to open new early education center in Amani
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the official opening of COA’s new Burke Early Education Center in Amani on Aug. 7.