By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Black students in Milwaukee Public Schools received 67% of the disciplinary actions given in October, school district leaders say. MPS administrators are required […]
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Learning Outside of the Box: A Look at Educational Opportunities in the Era of COVID-19
By LaKeshia N. Myers We are all reeling from the effects of COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down; nowhere is this more apparent than in K-12 schools. As an educator, I will admit that I enjoy teaching online, because I had experience with it at the college level. I will also […]
MPS, MATC and UWM Update on Meeting Student Needs in the Time of the Pandemic
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee public school and colleges highlighted their continuous efforts to help COVID-19 impacted students during a virtual conference on Wednesday. Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which make up the M3 (M-Cubed) collaboration, have been working to assist student with mental health, basic needs, the digital […]
Alverno College Launches Institute for Black Women
By Hayley Crandall Alverno College launched an academic and leadership program for Black women, the college announced in a press release on Wednesday. The Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership features a rigorous leadership development program aimed at preparing students for professional roles in chase of social change and service, according to the release. […]
Fall Semester Doesn’t Have to be Stressful for Students During the Pandemic
By Karen Stokes Back to school shouldn’t have to be complicated even in midst of a pandemic. College students heading back to school are attending either in-person, online or a hybrid schedule. All three options bring a certain level of stress to students; however, there are techniques to help alleviate stress. In a Morning Brew […]
Milwaukee Students Finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search
By Hayley Crandall Nearly 2,000 high school seniors from all across America entered science projects to compete in the 79th Regeneron Science Talent Search. Forty made it to the finals — two of which call Milwaukee home. Amogh Bhatnagar, 18, from University School of Milwaukee and Jake Yasonik, 18, from Homestead High School were both […]
Local Organizations Provide a Solution to Student’s “Summer Slide” during COVID-19
By Dylan Deprey Summer vacation brings tons of fun for kids, but it can also bring anxiety as the new school year approaches. From the playground slide to the water slide, school is the last thing on their minds. So, when the “summer slide” kicks in, some students are stranded as they work to catch-up […]
M³ Honors MPS Seniors Graduating with Early College Credit
The latest class of Milwaukee Public Schools high school seniors to complete the M³ early college program was honored with a virtual ceremony, capping a year of growth for the trailblazing partnership involving Milwaukee’s three largest public education institutions. M³ (pronounced M-Cubed) is a joint initiative among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College […]
What You Need to Know about Youth Summer Camps During the Coronavirus
By Bridget Fogarty Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Did we miss anything? Send an email with the subject “summer camps” in the subject field to info@milwaukeenns.org. Whether moving operations online or […]
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Honors Senior Thesis Projects Virtually
By Hayley Crandall In the age of social distancing rules and disease prevention guidelines, many organizations have been exploring the digital space as a means of holding events. Colleges certainly have not been an exception to these adventures. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is holding its 2020 senior exhibition totally online this year […]
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