Scent of success wafts from some schools; how do we expand it?
This weekend, Dave Begel – a veteran of school administration – posted a blog about his grandson’s MPS school – the same school Begel’s…
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Where is the disconnect for Milwaukee students?
Lately I’ve been volunteering at my grandson’s grade school. I’m there for lunch and recess and watch as the little kids make their way…
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Some Friday school tidbits
Here are a couple public school tidbits for your Friday afternoon…. From my friends at the Italian Immersion Program at MPS’ Victory School on…
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Riley Elementary kids rap: “Baby, I’m From Milwaukee”
Last month I told you about Chicago rapper Psalm One coming to Milwaukee as part of the ASCAP Songwriter Residency at America SCORES to…
Read MoreCharter school award nominees announced
The Wisconsin Charter Schools Association (WCSA) announced the nominees for the four Awards of Excellence it will present at its Fourth Annual Charter Schools…
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Psalm One collaborates with Riley Elementary kids
Last year, Philly rockers The Great Unknown came to Milwaukee to work with kids at MPS’ Hayes Bilingual to write and record a song…
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MPS facilities meeting draws big crowd at Reagan
This week MPS held a series of public sessions at schools around the city as part of its long-range facilities plan, which the administration…
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Waldorf education provides alternative approach to learning
Waldorf eduction is an approach to learning based on the philosophies of Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner. There is one Waldorf school in Milwaukee, Tamarack…
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Know your AYP from your elbow: Becoming an informed public school parent
Rarely does a school day pass that I am not reminded of how much the parents at my child’s school know about what goes…
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U.S. Ed Secretary Duncan stops in Milwaukee
You could tell by heavy police presence that something was up at the old Custer High School on Sherman Boulevard this morning. But, if…
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