District offers city’s greatest variety of high-quality schools – and programs exclusive to MPS Milwaukee Public Schools – which offers the city’s greatest variety of high-quality schools and a … [Read more...]
Partnerships create the potential for great outcomes
By Vincent Lyles, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Partnerships always have the potential to make history when like-minded individuals or groups come together … [Read more...]
MPS, community groups seek mentors for new ‘Saving Our Sons – I will not die young’ campaign
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...]
Board authorizes boost to starting teacher salary, extension of residency compliance period for hard-to-fill positions
Two new schools coming for 2013-14; two under-performing/under-enrolled schools closing; Dover, Tippecanoe schools merging The Milwaukee Board of School Directors authorized a boost to starting … [Read more...]
Seaway Bank announces partnership of 1 % down mortgages for MPS employees
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...]
Time Warner Cable starter internet gives eligible families in Milwaukee access to affordable broadband
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...]
Johnson Controls donates plug-in electric and all-electric vehicles to MPS automotive program
Pulaski High School now believed to be first in the nation with these classroom tools Johnson Controls, Inc., the world’s leading automotive battery supplier, is donating a plug-in electric and … [Read more...]
MPS’ tough-but-necessary actions cut $1.4 billion from long-term retiree benefit costs, including $117 million annually
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...]
Superintendent Thornton’s contract extended by MPS Board
Board also extends other leadership contracts as district continues reform efforts The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has extended the contract of Superintendent Gregory E. Thornton, Ed.D., … [Read more...]
AT&T announces quarter-billion dollar expansion of education commitment through Aspire Program
AT&T’s ‘Socially Innovative’ Approach aims to increase high school graduates, boost workplace readiness As access to skilled workers becomes increasingly vital to the U.S. economy, AT&T is … [Read more...]
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