At the January 22, 2010 special meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, Dr. Gregory Thornton was elected to lead Milwaukee Public Schools as the new Superintendent of Schools. The … [Read more...]
Hearing Held on MPS Governance
by Lynda Jones At the urging of Milwaukee legislators, most notably State Representative Annette Polly Williams who has been an advocate for Milwaukee Public Schools for a long time, senators … [Read more...]
Everest College to expand educational opportunities in Milwaukee
Outstanding Mid-West graduate endorses Everest Everest College recently announced plans to open a new campus in downtown Milwaukee. The campus, which will be part of the Park East development on … [Read more...]
AKA’s Archives: A Crown Jewel of Howard’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
$1 million gift and historic digitizing capability make collection unrivaled Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Archives at Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center have emerged as one of the … [Read more...]
Improve your career prospects in the New Year
While no one can predict what will happen with the economy in the New Year, you can start 2010 with a solid plan to improve your career prospects significantly. All you have to do is enroll in one of … [Read more...]
Inclusive excellence takes hold at UWM
Diversity is a widely discussed issue and educational goal at the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, but a new initiative is getting UWM students, faculty and staff talking about diversity on a … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
MPS control struggle: A merry compromise proposal
By Alderman Jim Bohl With competing plans for governing the Milwaukee Public Schools now petering out in Madison, I’m suggesting a modest compromise that gives each side something it … [Read more...]
Herbert Lowe to join Diederich College of Communication
Nationally known journalist to become professional in residence at Marquette University Herbert Lowe, journalist and new media entrepreneur, will join the faculty of the J. William and Mary … [Read more...]
Mayor responds to MPS test results
“This week’s release of the national Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) results underscores the need for urgent action to reform a school system that is failing too many children in Milwaukee,” … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
How to make responsible education reform a reality
Feingold Column Education is often one of most frequently raised issues at these town hall meetings. With Congress set to take up education legislation next year, I am committed to making … [Read more...]