MPS Board of Directors Candidate Victor Nwagbaraocha: | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why are you running for school board?
I want to make Milwaukee Public Schools’ a tier one educational destination for our students and families. I believe that our educational system can do better for our  children and families. I want to be part of an educational body that strives to
I am a retired special education teacher and administrator with over 30 years of experience in the Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public School Districts. As a first generation immigrant, my parents and community installed in me the belief in being a life-long learner, and a servant leader in my community. I have worked and engaged in the Urban Educational framework in the classroom, on the playground, in the community and political areas through my work as a parent, union representative, and community advocate.
I have committed my life to education, developing youth, and building a stronger Milwaukee community. In 2000, I founded Positive Images, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Milwaukee’s teenagers to reach their full potential and become tomorrow’s leaders. Running for the school board District 4 seat allows me an opportunity to engage the citizens of my community in the educational process, create youth advocacy, and help our future citizens envision future possibilities.
I want to work towards
The most important issues facing the board and District Four:
I would advocate for transparency as district moves forward towards
No, I do not agree with Milwaukee Public Schools’ decision to keep most students in all virtual instruction until April.
Due to the logistical concerns facing the current delivery service we provide our students I would recommend the following.
As a parent, educator and administrator, I know how painful this pandemic has been for families. We are witnessing our most vulnerable students suffer from the current uncompromising remote learning regimen. Students with special needs, English language learners, and economically disadvantaged students are falling behind. Many students are dealing with pandemic induced trauma. For these reasons, we need a pragmatic, professional science-informed response to reopening.
As we move through this era of COVID, we need to offer parents and families the option to send their children to school in person. With that in mind I would support the following plan/guidelines
o Daily school reports the first month of in-person instruction mandate
o Weekly school reports after the first month if in-person is working
o Monthly school reports after the first two months have been successful
o On school assignments
o Building health conditions
o Who and where they should report issues and concerns
o Access to report regarding concerns or issues