Testing centers across the city are preparing to administer the new computer-based GED exam, but considering its high cost, wonder how many students will sign up to take it.
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Nia Imani provides women temporary shelter, permanent skills
Nia Imani Family Inc. offers homeless women and children long-term shelter and life skills training in a family setting.
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Pressure mounts for local GED students as deadline approaches
In less than two weeks, the current version of the GED exam will change and students who’ve passed some, but not all, the exams will have to start over.
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Free construction skills training aims to meet growing need
A retired Milwaukee Tech High School teacher has begun teaching a free skilled trades training program that he designed in 2008. With large construction projects planned, the time is right.
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Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English
Young refugees from southeast Asia find help overcoming language and cultural barriers at a South Side after-school program.
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Federal grant to Next Door to prompt ‘dramatic change’ in Head Start
Having won a $6.9 million federal grant to become the second-largest Head Start provider in Milwaukee, Next Door has acquired a new facility in Capitol Heights and is unveiling a new home-based Head Start model.
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MPS, nonprofits hope synergy, energy can turn around Carver Academy
Nearly closed in 2011, MPS’s Carver Academy hopes to turn the corner on student achievement through a one-of-a-kind partnership with City Year, Teach for America and Schools That Can.
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College Possible freshmen move in to their futures
After a summer of academic preparation, four students featured in a yearlong NNS series make the transition to college.
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La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side
A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.
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New MPS community service requirement to foster student engagement
Students will be able to complete a new community service requirement by participating in an independent community service project or taking a service learning class.