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3 MPS students earn ‘life-changing’ Gates college scholarships covering 100 percent of unmet need

May 10, 2014

Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 students across the country to be announced Thursday as Gates Millennium Scholars, an honor that comes with a “good-through-graduation” … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Eric Isidoro, Fernando Mandujano, Gates Millenium Scholar, Maria Capistran, Milwaukee Public Schools

Dr. Thornton named CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools

February 22, 2014

Baltimore City Public Schools announced this week Dr. Gregory E. Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the district, pending successful … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Baltimore City Public Schools, Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools

Donations to The Salvation Army provides book bags and school supplies for more than 1,300 students

September 28, 2013

Thanks to generous donations to The Salvation Army through WISN 12’s phone a thon and collection drives hosted by WNOV 860 AM, Educator’s Credit Union, Community Financial Service Centers, Krispy … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Leroy Butler, Robert Bell Photography, Salvation Army

Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools

June 13, 2013

The 2013-14 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night continues to invest in classrooms and will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Learning Journey, Milwaukee Board of School Directors, MPS Budget, State Standards

Sherman Park Commons celebrate opening

May 31, 2013

By Lynda Jones The Sherman Park Senior Living Community, 3245 N. 37th Street, held an Opening Day Celebration Wed., May 29.  The 68- unit apartment building is the former home of Jackie … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Annie Blake, Dr Gregory Thornton, Gary Gorman, Lynda Jones, Robert Bell Photography, Sherman Park, Tom Barrett, Willie Wade, Wyman Winston

Baseball Commissioner and Robinson’s daughter host a viewing of “42” for area students

April 27, 2013

By Cassandra Lans Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, along with Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson) and the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a private screening of the movie “42” for teenagers … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 42 Movie, Bud Selig, Cassandra Lans, Dr Gregory Thornton, Film Screenings, Jackie Robinson, Robert Bell Photography, Sharon Robinson

MPS, community groups seek mentors for new ‘Saving Our Sons – I will not die young’ campaign

January 12, 2013

Milwaukee Public Schools and a host of community groups are seeking mentors for a new campaign aimed at supporting young men of color dubbed “Saving Our Sons – I will not die young.” “This is part … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools, Saving Our Sons

Seaway Bank announces partnership of 1 % down mortgages for MPS employees

November 1, 2012

First recipient will use new mortgage to purchase grandparents’ home Seaway Bank and Trust Company announced an exclusive partnership that gives Milwaukee Public Schools’ employees access to 1 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools, Seaway Bank and Trust Company, Tracy L Meeks

Time Warner Cable starter internet gives eligible families in Milwaukee access to affordable broadband

October 13, 2012

Program offers internet service for just $9.95 a month for two years Time Warner Cable has announced the launch of a pilot program designed to offer affordable broadband service to low-income … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Connect2Compete, Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Phil Montgomery, Starter Internet, Time Warner Cable, Tom Barrett

MPS’ tough-but-necessary actions cut $1.4 billion from long-term retiree benefit costs, including $117 million annually

September 22, 2012

Savings help put district on more sustainable path so academic work can continue Tough-but-necessary actions undertaken by Milwaukee Public Schools have cut the district’s long-term retiree health … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Gregory Thornton, Michael Bonds, Milwaukee Public Schools

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