Mike and Woody reflect proud tradition
By Taki S. Raton Just a little over 100 years ago, John W. Cooper got his first big break. At the age of twenty-nine while traveling with the Richards and Pringles Minstrels in 1902, he was … [Read more...]
The KOJO beat rocks the house
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: By Taki S. Raton The soulful harmony and pulsating backbeat rhythm penetrates the audience rocking to their spirited African tonal flow at The Cove … [Read more...]
NMS Bank executive to become the new MPS CFO
After nearly three years of advising Milwaukee’s oldest minority owned bank, NMSBank’s General Counsel Gerald Pace will take the reins of Milwaukee’s Public School (MPS) finances. Attorney Gerald … [Read more...]
African American teachers honored at inaugural luncheon
Ruben Hernandez, (standing) and Reuben K. Harpole helped to celebrate 13 African American teachers at a luncheon, many of whom go back to the 1930’s who were the first of several groups of educators … [Read more...]
89 laid-off teachers recalled as funding, vacancies identified
Of the 482 teachers who received layoff notices in June, a total of 89 teachers will now be called back, due to factors including identification of additional funding sources and the late resignations … [Read more...]
New MPS Superintendent sworn into office
Dr. Gregory E. Thornton begins as leader of Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Gregory E. Thornton was sworn in as Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools last week. City Clerk Ronald Leonhardt … [Read more...]
Rally to support students in face of layoffs
Teachers and parents held a rally Monday afternoon in support of the hundreds of Milwaukee Public School teachers who are losing their jobs. Organizers want emergency federal funding to keep more … [Read more...]
MPS participates in Lakefront Festival of the Arts
Teachers and students create art installation Schools showcase their academic programs and enroll students for Fall 2010 Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased to collaborate with The Milwaukee Art … [Read more...]
MPS statement: teacher layoffs
This is a difficult time for employees who are receiving layoff notices. Letters were sent Friday, June 11 and began arriving in employees’ homes over the weekend. The district extends its concerns … [Read more...]
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