School funding panel: “The public is done listening”
If the current system for funding Wisconsin public schools does not change, the gap between rich and poor school districts will grow. That was…
Read MoreSeptember, 2010
Hines, Evers join “4th Street Forum” education panel Thursday
Common Council president Willie Hines will join State Superintendent of Instruction Tony Evers in a “4th Street Forum” Thursday at Turner Hall, 1034 N….
Read MoreAld. Donovan: MPS should declare bankruptcy
This afternoon Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan issued a statement saying that Milwaukee Public Schools should wipe the slate clean via bankruptcy. Donovan, who was…
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Teacher spotlight: Maria Waerzeggers
Maria Waerzeggers teaches second and third grade at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave., an independent charter school that opened in…
Read MoreMost of Milwaukee is still waiting for “Waiting for Superman”
Although those packing the house at the Oriental Theatre were among the first Milwaukeeans to see Davis’ Guggenheim’s much-discussed “Waiting for Superman,” the rest…
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“Superman” coming to speak at children and families conference
The founder, president and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone — which the federal government hopes to recreate in 21 American neighborhoods — and…
Read MoreTell me about your school’s fundraiser
Our public school has a fundraising event in November and yesterday a reader told me about another one the following day at his school….
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Charm and more: MPS’ Thornton might have the right mix
With anticipation bubbling up for Sunday’s Milwaukee Film Festival screening of “Waiting for Superman,” some might have expected Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton…
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Teacher spotlight: Traci McKean
This is the second installment of a new OnMilwaukee.com series highlighting talented public school teachers. Traci McKean teaches third grade at River Trail-School of…
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MPS teacher spotlight: Joe Shokatz
Welcome to the first installment of a new series highlighting talented teachers from Milwaukee Public Schools. In this segment, meet Vincent High School teacher…
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