By Kathy Quirk Visiting professors are common at universities, but the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has six visiting “professors-to-be” on campus this summer. UWM’s Diversity Scholars … [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...]
Signing ceremony for agreement linking South African University and UW-Milwaukee
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman Nik Kovac attended a special signing ceremony on July 6, 2010 for an agreement for educational and scientific cooperation between the University of Wisconsin- … [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...]
2010 Graduates
Photos by Robert Bell MATC Graduation MATC Graduation Wisconsin Lutheran High School George Washington Carver … [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...]
Summer school set to begin for MPS students
Not all MPS students will have a leisurely summer. Summer school classes begin on June 25 for high school students in Milwaukee Public Schools. Students in elementary, middle and K5-8 begin summer … [Read more...]
Nicholas donation creates camp scholarships
100 deserving young students will attend basketball camp this summer The Nicholas Family Foundation will underwrite the funding for 100 scholarships to allow Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle, Superintendent Evers submit State’s second round ‘Race to the Top’ application
Governor Jim Doyle this week announced that Wisconsin has submitted its second round Race to the Top application to the U.S. Department of Education. The application is strongly supported by teachers, … [Read more...]
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