Common Ground: If tax money is used to build Bucks arena, MPS facilities should be improved
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks aren't the only team looking for help with a new facility.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks aren't the only team looking for help with a new facility.
7th graders get a behind-the-scenes tour of Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
A successful MPS school is expanding: Golda Meir welcomes its very first freshman class
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this first day of school -- another first for Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this first day of school -- another first for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Teachers, schools ready to welcome thousands of students to MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those bright yellow buses are preparing to roll again, as most Milwaukee students head back to class on Tuesday, September 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those bright yellow buses are preparing to roll again, as most Milwaukee students head back to class on Tuesday, September 2nd.
New program for school year: MPS offers healthy breakfast AND lunch to ALL students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A good meal can make all the difference in a day.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A good meal can make all the difference in a day.
"Children who are hungry can't concentrate on learning:" MPS to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced Monday, August 18th an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.The district is now among the first school systems in Wisconsin participating in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which means that all students at 156 MPS elementary, middle and high schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of family income.MPS is able to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture program, which is federally funded, because of its high percentage of students who come from low-income households.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced Monday, August 18th an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.The district is now among the first school systems in Wisconsin participating in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which means that all students at 156 MPS elementary, middle and high schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of family income.MPS is able to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture program, which is federally funded, because of its high percentage of students who come from low-income households.
"It`s an annual challenge:" With weeks until school starts, "help wanted" sign still up for MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who will be at the head of the class?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who will be at the head of the class?
"Wow! We're really up there!" Milwaukee high school ranked third in the state -- and it's an MPS school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cheers rang through the halls at Rufus King International High School as students beamed with pride after learning what they've accomplished.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cheers rang through the halls at Rufus King International High School as students beamed with pride after learning what they've accomplished.
Back to the books: Silver Spring Elementary School hosts year-round kick-off
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's back to the books Monday, August 4th for dozens of Milwaukee Public School students, as the year-round calendar kicks-off!The celebrations started early at Silver Spring Elementary School -- the Milwaukee Public School chosen to host the year-round school kick-off.“Silver Spring is on the move.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's back to the books Monday, August 4th for dozens of Milwaukee Public School students, as the year-round calendar kicks-off!The celebrations started early at Silver Spring Elementary School -- the Milwaukee Public School chosen to host the year-round school kick-off.“Silver Spring is on the move.
"The assistant principal grabbed me:" MPS administrator accused of punching student
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School playgrounds can be magical places, where kids can still be kids.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School playgrounds can be magical places, where kids can still be kids.
"It's really refreshing:" MPS Acting Superintendent back in the classroom
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Just one day after being officially sworn in, the Milwaukee Public School Interim Superintendent is making the rounds.Greenfield bilingual school was one of three schools MPS Acting Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Just one day after being officially sworn in, the Milwaukee Public School Interim Superintendent is making the rounds.Greenfield bilingual school was one of three schools MPS Acting Superintendent Dr.
From the classroom to the farm, students take "Learning Journey"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has announced a new program -- it’s called “The Farm." It’s their fourth “Learning Journey” program to date.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has announced a new program -- it’s called “The Farm." It’s their fourth “Learning Journey” program to date.
Free breakfast & lunch: Milwaukee Public Schools trying to make it a reality for students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Parents can say goodbye to tedious paperwork and students can say goodbye to unwanted stigma.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Parents can say goodbye to tedious paperwork and students can say goodbye to unwanted stigma.
Interim Superintendent announced: Dr. Darienne Driver to lead MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has approved an interim superintendent.Effective July 1st, Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has approved an interim superintendent.Effective July 1st, Dr.
Preparing students for the workforce: MPS program celebrates success
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal of MPS’ "School to Work" Transition Program is to get high school students with special needs ready for the workforce.“A lot of kids need this opportunity,” said Fonda Scott, a parent of a student in the program.“It gives us a chance to show that this is what we can really do,” said her daughter, LaFonda Jordon.On Thursday, May 22nd, over 100 students currently in the program were recognized at Mount Mary University.Program supervisors say that a classroom can only take students so far when it comes to preparing them for the workforce.The School to Work Transition Program fills in those blanks.It’s an employment readiness program that gives high school students with special needs the hands on environment they need to continue their success after school.“We have the complete spectrum of students with special needs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal of MPS’ "School to Work" Transition Program is to get high school students with special needs ready for the workforce.“A lot of kids need this opportunity,” said Fonda Scott, a parent of a student in the program.“It gives us a chance to show that this is what we can really do,” said her daughter, LaFonda Jordon.On Thursday, May 22nd, over 100 students currently in the program were recognized at Mount Mary University.Program supervisors say that a classroom can only take students so far when it comes to preparing them for the workforce.The School to Work Transition Program fills in those blanks.It’s an employment readiness program that gives high school students with special needs the hands on environment they need to continue their success after school.“We have the complete spectrum of students with special needs.
College Possible Program helping students clear hurdles to higher education
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Milwaukee Public School students enter high school, many may not believe that college could be in their future.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Milwaukee Public School students enter high school, many may not believe that college could be in their future.
60 years later: MPS remembers landmark decision by U.S. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that opened up school doors to students of all races.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that opened up school doors to students of all races.
Stirring interest in sailing: USS Milwaukee crew visits MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crew members of the USS Milwaukee spent the week visiting Milwaukee Public Schools.It’s Armed Forces Week, but the crew also had another reason for visiting with students -- they are making an investment in local STEM programs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crew members of the USS Milwaukee spent the week visiting Milwaukee Public Schools.It’s Armed Forces Week, but the crew also had another reason for visiting with students -- they are making an investment in local STEM programs.
Students are being encouraged to hit the pavement, but why?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.
Scared at school: Parents accuse MPS of not taking bullying seriously
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're troubled by the current state of public education, you might still be shocked by what's happening to some students on their way home from school."We couldn't get Asia to go back to school," says Asia's mom, Angela Odom.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're troubled by the current state of public education, you might still be shocked by what's happening to some students on their way home from school."We couldn't get Asia to go back to school," says Asia's mom, Angela Odom.