Tina Owen: Entering the Blogging Universe
So today is the day. I am entering the blogging universe for the very first time. I am not quite sure why people blog…
Read MoreSeptember, 2012
Cliched “Won’t Back Down” really should have
I’m sure the people behind “Won’t Back Down” knew what they were doing when they decided to release this public school politics firebomb to…
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Johnson Controls and Sonic help MPS get ahead
Milwaukee Public Schools are starting the new school year with a boost from the business community. Johnson Controls, Inc. has donated a plug-in electric…
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Bike Federation pushes pedaling to school
Next week is International Walk to School Day and in preparation, I heard a Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin representative pitch the Safe Routes to…
Read MoreIt’s up to all of us to make sure schools get their share of surplus
There is a ray of hope for Wisconsin’s 800,000-plus public school children looking for quality educational opportunities. After 20 years of hemorrhaging resources to…
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Bradley Tech students connect the past, present and future
“What do you think makes up a neighborhood?” Donesha Jackson, a junior at Bradley Tech High School, asked me this yesterday as we stood…
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Registration is open for Danceworks School Day Off Workshops
Danceworks is giving kids a creative boost once again during this year’s Danceworks School Day Off Workshops. The organization will once again present a…
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Nature hangs a perfect pitch for rain garden ribbon cutting
When I talked to the principal at Maryland Avenue Montessori School this morning, we agreed it’s a great day for the ribbon cutting ceremony…
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Local teachers and parents share back-to-school tips for a smooth start
It doesn’t matter if your child is starting kindergarten or high school, preparing ahead of time for the first day is essential for a…
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