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...]
What is Common Core and why is it good for Milwaukee students?
Jarett Fields ER Room: The Common Core State Standards are academic guidelines that provide a clear understanding of what students are expected. To date, forty-six states have all voluntarily … [Read more...]
AT&T Pioneers donating 1,660 dictionaries to 3rd graders at 28 Milwaukee County Schools
Over 100 third graders from Milwaukee Public Schools’ Golda Meir School received their own personal dictionaries from the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers this week as part of a statewide project designed … [Read more...]
The Teen Birth Rate for Blacks in Milwaukee drops 55 percent in six years
Dramatic drop led to an overall 50 percent decrease In early 2008, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, United Way of Greater Milwaukee, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and the Center for Urban … [Read more...]
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