Darnell Hamilton’s goal as the executive director of Future Urban Leaders is to help young people use their differences to reach their full potential.
Milwaukee Public Schools
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: The ‘guardians’ of public education remain silent
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association has been noticeably quiet about MPS’ fiscal mismanagement.
Posted inCommunity, Education, News
Here’s what you need to know about the chaos at MPS
The Milwaukee Public Schools has been in turmoil for the past month. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Some students ask for compromise over police in schools
Some students seek to have school resource officers stationed somewhere discreetly on campuses but away from classrooms and buildings.
Posted inCommunity, Education, News
Milwaukee Public Schools in danger of losing Head Start funding after deficiencies found
The federal government has suspended funding to Milwaukee Public Schools’ Head Start program — a health and nutrition program for low-income children — after the district failed to comply with the program.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Here’s what Milwaukee voters should know about the $252 million MPS referendum
Milwaukee students, educators, taxpayers and policy experts weigh in on the $252 million MPS referendum on the April 2 ballot.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of March 18
Learn about crime and safety concerns; take a morning walk along the Hank Aaron Trail; attend a MPS student job fair; get your eyes checked at a vision clinic; and attend a film screening.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: Milwaukee’s students cannot afford for MPS to (just) maintain and sustain: We need a plan
Families and taxpayers deserve specifics before agreeing to pay hundreds of dollars more in property taxes every year.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Resources
Weather-related school closings force parents to scramble
When schools close due to inclement weather, some parents are left to find child care at the last minute.
Posted inCommunity, Education
New program gives MPS students a head start on careers ‘that don’t even exist yet’
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools, has announced a million-dollar investment to pilot 3DE by JA in Bay View and Marshall high schools.