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.
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Public, charter and choice school leaders train together and build relationships
Schools That Can Milwaukee hosted more than 100 traditional public, charter and choice school leaders at an all-day training session designed to build skills while breaking down barriers.
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Special Report: MPS, partners pool resources to change outlook at Carver Academy
With the combined resources of MPS, Teach for America, Schools That Can and City Year, an MPS K-8 school that was nearly closed in 2011 is working to improve student achievement, grow attendance and reduce suspensions.
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Students can get free new books throughout the summer
United Way and Hunger Task Force are distributing books across the city to underserved students to prevent a summer slide in reading proficiency.