UWM will hold its Winter Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Invitations to participate in the graduation ceremony have been sent to … [Read more...]
Partnership grants to strengthen mathematics and science teaching
MADISON — About 580 mathematics and science teachers across the state are gaining knowledge and skills to increase student achievement through federal Mathematics and Science Partnership grants … [Read more...]
Words of wisdom from Harry Belafonte
Jarett Fields ER Room: By Jarett Fields This week, I had the opportunity to hear Harry Belafonte speak at the YWCA’s 9th Annual Evening to Promote Racial Justice. In recent years, … [Read more...]
Continuing the battle against Milwaukee’s Teen Pregnancy Rate
From Backpacks to Briefcases: By Vincent Lyles In 2002, Milwaukee held the second highest teen pregnancy rate for the top 50 American cities according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In … [Read more...]
Common Council votes to approve the sale of Malcolm X site
The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday to move forward a comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy that would include a rigorous, college preparatory … [Read more...]
Nuclear option clears path for Black judge
By Gloria Browne-Marshall Even before President Barack Obama entered the White House, Rush Limbaugh, a conservative radio personality, hoped the President would fail. Like clockwork, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee teachers honored in first-ever celebration of teaching
Marko Radmanovic, assistant principal at Escuela Vieau, looks astounded when asked if he’s ever considered leaving teaching or Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). “The idea has never crossed my … [Read more...]
An education message to all families for Thanksgiving
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields Recently, Milwaukee’s Black students scored the lowest in the nation in fourth grade math and reading and eighth grade math and reading. This was the … [Read more...]
President Obama’s higher education agenda should lead the way for Wisconsin Democrats
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields The Obama Administration is charting a new course in higher education access. Called the American College Initiative by some, the President’s goal is for … [Read more...]
Retired MPS educator inducted into alma mater’s Sports Hall of Fame
Retired Milwaukee Public School ( MPS ) educator Gertrude Payton was inducted into the Alcorn State University (formerly Alcorn A&M College) Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in … [Read more...]
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