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Gov. Evers names auditor of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that MGT of America Consulting will conduct the audit he ordered of Milwaukee Public Schools operations. It's one of two audits ordered by Evers to get the district "back on track" after he learned of major problems with MPS' financial reporting and early childhood education. A second...
UW-Milwaukee temporarily suspends pro-Palestinian groups for 'intimidating' post
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee temporarily suspended five pro-Palestinian student groups for a social media message the local Jewish community called intimidating and threatening. The student groups — Students for Justice in Palestine, the Muslim Student Association, Students for a Democratic Society, Young Democratic Socialists of America and Un-PAC — formed a coalition...
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District asks voters to support two November referendums
For the second time in less than three years, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District voters will have referendum questions to decide upon. The district's board voted July 22 to place two referendum questions on the November ballot. One will ask voters to allow the district to collect an additional $70 million for its...
South Milwaukee music students offering private concerts to pay for trip to Nashville
South Milwaukee High School's choir, band and orchestra students are looking to raise funds for a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, next spring. How so? Partly by offering private concerts. If...
Key Reads – Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Governor Evers announced the firm that will take a look at just how messed up the books at MPS really are. However, it remains unknown how much the audit will cost or when the findings will be released to the public. Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to...
Next Door Foundation reverses plan to close charter school, will continue 4-K program
With a new president at the helm, Next Door Foundation has canceled plans to close its 4-year-old kindergarten program, which will continue for at least another year. Next Door's previous president, Tracey Sparrow, had informed Milwaukee Public Schools in November 2022 that it would be ending its 5-K program after the 2022-23...
Volunteers help spruce up MPS schools as part of GE HealthCare's Community Service Day
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- On Thursday, nearly 1,000 volunteers were at MPS schools revitalizing seven different campuses. It was part of GE HealthCare's 28th annual Community Service Day. The longstanding tradition between GE HealthCare and Milwaukee Public Schools helps schools look their best for students' return to classrooms. "They're just...
Greenlit by city panel, Carmen charter network looks to build new school by 2026
The Carmen charter school network has received a key approval from a city panel to build a $55 million south side high school as it prepares for the possibility of losing its current space at two Milwaukee Public Schools buildings. The school could open as early as fall 2026, when its leases...
MATC trade students get a hand from Metallica
Milwaukee Area Technical College will again participate in an initiative set up by heavy metal band Metallica to support education for careers such as automotive and diesel, CNC machining, HVAC, trucking and welding. This is the third year in a row MATC has participated in the Metallica Scholars Initiative, an...
Graduating MATC students show off cosmetology talents with fantasy-themed showcase
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Graduating seniors at Milwaukee Area Technical College got to showcase their talents in cosmetology with fantasy themes Tuesday night, before an audience that included the college's new president. From Alice in Wonderland to Cinderella, 19 students in the MATC advanced style class hosted, "The Edge, A...
UW-Milwaukee: Continues Milwaukee Tuition Promise, making college more accessible for students
MILWAUKEE _ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is continuing the Milwaukee Tuition Promise for Fall 2025 incoming UWM students. The program ensures that eligible students can meet the full cost of tuition for up to four years. “UWM understands how critical it is for all students to have access to a...
Educating the Community for Better Health Outcomes
Early on Debra Nevels, MSHCM, Program Manager-Community Outreach & Engagement at the Medical College of Wisconsin, aspired to become a pediatrician. During high school she even participated in a program that exposed youth to various health disciplines. “Dr. William Walker was my mentor. He helped connect me with the people...
Milwaukee Area Technical College: Participating in Metallica Workforce Education program for the third straight year
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) will for the third straight year participate in the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), an effort by the band and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to support “heavy metal” careers such as automotive/diesel, CNC machining, HVAC, trucking and welding. All Within...
Marquette University: Law School Poll to release new Wisconsin survey, Aug. 7
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 12:15 p.m., at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall.
Eye on AI: MPS students learn skills to use AI ‘strategically, thoughtfully, intentionally’
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — On a warm July morning, nearly 150 Milwaukee Public Schools students are sitting inside of an auditorium at North Division High. The youth, ages 10-13, are members of Camp RISE — a free program led by Employ Milwaukee to help them gain skills to become community leaders.
Barry Manilow to present Cudahy High School music teacher with award at Aug. 3 concert
A Cudahy High School music teacher will be honored by famous singer and songwriter Barry Manilow. Alex St. Louis will receive the Manilow Music Project Teacher Award during Manilow’s Fiserv Forum concert on Saturday, Aug. 3. As part of the award, Cudahy High School will get $5,000 in new band instruments for the school...
Wisconsin 7th grader competing in K12 National Cook-Off
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Andrew Endo, a student at Wisconsin Virtual Academy, will compete in the K12 National Cook-Off in Arlington, Va. The 7th grader advanced to the finals after presenting a dish inspired by his family's heritage, featuring fish wrapped in kelp over basmati rice with candied crickets. Endo was one of six finalists chosen from over 300 contestants in the initial virtual round.
Milwaukee Common Council members raise red flag about for-profit colleges
Be aware of slick ads and false promises made by for-profit colleges in Milwaukee. That's the message members of the Milwaukee Common Council sent Monday in a joint statement about colleges that they said try to guarantee a quick degree or employment, in industries like health care. Everest College, Sanford Brown, and...
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