MPS’ statement on approval of new contract
Last night the school board approved a new, four-year contract with teachers. Below is the text of Milwaukee Public Schools statement, released this morning….
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Local school musicians hit high notes
I’ve gotten news in the past two days of two suburban public schools that are rockin’ some fun — and inspiring — musical news….
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New reading curriculum spurs teacher creativity
When Superintendent Gregory Thornton arrived to take control of Milwaukee Public Schools after the end of the last school year, he started to work…
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MPS reports on Thornton’s first 100 days. What do you think?
Dr. Greg Thornton took over as Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent at the beginning of July. Today he released a report on what has occurred…
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Academy of Chinese draws Taiwanese visitors
Lately I’ve been thinking about the immersion and bi-lingual schools in Milwaukee Public Schools. If you’re wondering if they’re drawing positive attention to MPS,…
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Big grant boosts St. Marcus growth
In the kind of news most Milwaukee schools can only fantasize about making, St. Marcus Lutheran School, 2215 N. Palmer St., announced today that…
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Brewers bullpen catcher helps kids get their mitts on warm coats
Racine native Marcus Hanel is Brewers’ bullpen catcher. That means it’s his job to make sure the Brewers’ pitching staff stays warm. This morning,…
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MPS teachers ratify cost-cutting contract
Milwaukee Public Schools teachers have voted to ratify the first-ever four-year contract — an agreement that includes a retroactive pay freeze and a health…
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PNC awards grants to several area preschool initiatives
The PNC Foundation announced a grant to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum today. It will create a park-like exhibit that explores environmental stewardship and offers…
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MPS teacher spotlight: Kathy Xiong
In this installment of the OnMilwaukee.com Teacher Spotlight series, first grade teacher Kathy Xiong talks about how she soul-searched her way onto the teaching…
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