High school cell phone policies suffer disconnect
Milwaukee high schools have very different policies on student cell phone use while on school grounds. It seems high school cell phone policies are…
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Shorewood honors famous grads
Some very talented and influential people have graduated from Shorewood High School (writes the author of this blog who also graduated from Shorewood High…
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Local parents struggle with school closings
For Michelle Roberts, the school closings for cold weather this month have been complicated in multiple ways. First and foremost, as a single mom,…
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Motivated parents make art accessible despite budget cuts
When Kellie Krawcyzk found out the art program at her child’s school, Fernwood Montessori, would be completely eliminated in 2011, she was shocked. The…
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10 suggestions to spice up school lunches
If your kids haven’t already started school for the year, they will soon. And if you’ve committed to the role of lunch maker, it…
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“Mikey” illustrates the life of a child with autism
When Judy Cohen heard about a California woman who wanted to write a book because her young son with autism was not understood by…
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Study says Shorewood is the top dog
According to U.S. News & World Report magazine, Shorewood High School is the top school in the state of Wisconsin, followed by King International…
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Support, kindness aid in Sikh community’s healing process
Sadly, one of the Milwaukee area’s most horrendous tragedies occurred this year when white supremacist Wade Michael Page shot and killed six people Aug….
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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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Local bully expert offers free materials for parents
Recently, Tae Kwon Do master Chan Lee, one of 200 certified bully experts in the United States, created a free anti-bullying “tool kit” for…
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