Free passes to “Waiting for Superman”
Some agree and some vehemently disagree with the film, but everybody seems to be talking about Davis Guggenheim’s “Waiting for Superman.” Now, a few…
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Borsuk tapped for trio of education talks
St. John’s on the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Ave., hosts a three-part series on education in October and November. Alan Borsuk — a senior…
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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 MoreHines, 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…
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…
Read MoreSt. Marcus kicks campaign up a level … to the roof!
If you’ve been reading our blogs, you know that Kohl’s Cares for Kids is having a school popularity contest that will earn 20 schools…
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