By Kristin Gross, La Casa De Esperanza Article courtesy of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha Children aren’t the only ones heading back to school each fall. The enrollment rate for adults returning to pursue a secondary education is on the rise. If you have been thinking about continuing your education these 3 tips […]
Give Communities of Color a Voice in Reshaping Education
By Wade Henderson President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights For the first time in our nation’s history, the majority of students in public schools are students of color. But in most places, communities of color still have little meaningful say in how their states manage and resource education. As a […]
Safe Spaces On Campuses Don’t Always Encourage Academic Freedom, Expert Says
Professor: Universities Need To Find Balance Between Freedom Of Speech, Protecting Civil Liberties By Kai Brito Trigger warnings and safe spaces on college campuses have sparked a debate in the academic community recently, with some universities embracing the concepts while others refuse to support them. The University of Chicago took a firm stance on the […]
UW-Madison PEOPLE Scholars Discuss College Readiness with First Lady Michelle Obama
DeJa Cooper and Kingsley-Reigne Pissang are the embodiment of The Dream for attending college. The two incoming University of Wisconsin – Madison PEOPLE College Scholar freshmen were selected to go to the White House this year for the Beating the Odds Summit. This July, more than 130 college- bound High School graduates from across the […]
Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School and Day Care Meals
Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service updates income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines began July 1 and will remain in effect until June 30, 2017. The guidelines apply to student eligibility for free and reduced-price school […]
Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program
If you enjoy working with your hands and physically demanding work, making visible progress every day, being outside, finding a rhythm in your work or solving new and interesting problems, then carpentry is a fantastic career avenue. Consider the Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program! During our nine month program, you will learn how to […]
Eighth Graders Peacefully March for a Non-Violent Summer
By Dylan Deprey UACB’s 8th Grade class marching for a violence-free summer. (Photo By Dylan Deprey) While stopped at the intersection of 60th and Good Hope Rd. a crescendo of chants rang through the air. Pastel colored signs inked with the mantras being shouted read, “Stop the Violence” and “Black Lives Matter.” At the helm […]
Governor Walker Applauds the United Negro College Fund for Higher Education Efforts
Madison – Governor Scott Walker addressed attendees today in Madison at the inaugural United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Wisconsin Governor’s Luncheon. Hosted by UNCF, the luncheon conveys the importance of academic assistance programs to corporate sponsors and Wisconsin business leaders. “To develop the future leaders of Wisconsin, we need to provide them with a quality […]
Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement to Honor Spring Graduates
Nearly 280 UW-Madison graduates recognized for completing degrees along with honoring Outstanding Alumni of Color Ray Allen (’73) and Carlton Highsmith (’73) at 3rd annual celebration Nearly 280 graduating college seniors celebrated the successful completion of their undergraduate careers at UW-Madison on Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m. in Union South’s Varsity Hall. This year, […]
University of Wisconsin Odyssey Project graduates 27
13th annual ceremony May 4 launches new batch of talent into college community by Pamela Gates Tamara Thompson Moore was at a crossroads in her life when she was pressured, she says, to apply for the Odyssey Project. Like many of this year’s grads, she knew people who had gone through the program and was […]
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