Key element of Milwaukee schools' state-mandated turnaround plan delayed as talks break down
MILWAUKEE -- A key element of the state-mandated turnaround plan for failing Milwaukee public schools faces a delay because the parties involved can't decide when to meet to discuss their differences.
MILWAUKEE -- A key element of the state-mandated turnaround plan for failing Milwaukee public schools faces a delay because the parties involved can't decide when to meet to discuss their differences.
UWM video of grads dancing to "Can't Stop the Feeling" nets response from Justin Timberlake
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
UWM, MU host spring commencement ceremonies, "the pay off" after years of hard work
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
MPS Board president 'not sure' if directors will meet deadline on forced turnaround plan
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors may not meet a June deadline to decide whether to join a forced turnaround plan for the district's failing schools, the new board president said Sunday, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors may not meet a June deadline to decide whether to join a forced turnaround plan for the district's failing schools, the new board president said Sunday, May 22nd.
Con"grad"ulations! UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University host spring commencement ceremonies
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
UW community proposes training, dialogue on race
MADISON — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing everything from mandatory diversity classes to a board game to address issues of race and discrimination on campus.University officials solicited the proposals amid a semester marked by racially charged incidents and an increased push from students for inclusivity.
MADISON — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing everything from mandatory diversity classes to a board game to address issues of race and discrimination on campus.University officials solicited the proposals amid a semester marked by racially charged incidents and an increased push from students for inclusivity.
"I thought it was a headache:" Woman in her 20s suffers stroke, shares her remarkable recovery
MILWAUKEE -- May is American Stroke Month -- and one very young stroke survivor is sharing her remarkable story, hoping others will learn from it.
MILWAUKEE -- May is American Stroke Month -- and one very young stroke survivor is sharing her remarkable story, hoping others will learn from it.
UW-Wisconsin SAE chapter suspended over racist, bigoted slurs
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
Teachers' union, Republican lawmaker issue warnings as Milwaukee School Board considers failing schools plan
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans and union officials are turning up the pressure on the Milwaukee School Board with five weeks to decide whether the district will go along with a turnaround plan for failing city schools.County Executive Chris Abele and his appointed commissioner, Demond Means, have offered the board a proposal that would give Means control of one yet-unnamed school in the 2016-2017 year.
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans and union officials are turning up the pressure on the Milwaukee School Board with five weeks to decide whether the district will go along with a turnaround plan for failing city schools.County Executive Chris Abele and his appointed commissioner, Demond Means, have offered the board a proposal that would give Means control of one yet-unnamed school in the 2016-2017 year.
Inspector Jutiki Jackson earns coveted award for his leadership in the community
MILWAUKEE -- He started his career in 1991 -- and he just recently won a Marquette University Alumni Award.
MILWAUKEE -- He started his career in 1991 -- and he just recently won a Marquette University Alumni Award.
"A self sustaining cycle:" MPS students use aquaponics to produce fish, plants
MILWAUKEE -- It has been called the future of farming because of how much water it saves.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been called the future of farming because of how much water it saves.
"He's such an example:" Marquette lacrosse goaltender Cole Blazer turning heartbreak into inspiration
MILWAUKEE -- The great success of Marquette University's men's lacrosse team can be attributed to more than just their ability on the field.
MILWAUKEE -- The great success of Marquette University's men's lacrosse team can be attributed to more than just their ability on the field.
MPS board considers whether to work with a commissioner to fix some failing schools
MILWAUKEE -- There are many questions and many opinions surrounding a new law targeting Milwaukee's failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- There are many questions and many opinions surrounding a new law targeting Milwaukee's failing schools.
Track, basketball and studying to become a nurse: Meet UWM's "Two Sport Steph!"
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Targeting failing schools: Controversy swirls around what is best for students, what change will look like
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Public School is getting closer to being overseen by a commissioner, after a law passed last summer that targets failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Public School is getting closer to being overseen by a commissioner, after a law passed last summer that targets failing schools.
Faculty at UW-Milwaukee votes "no confidence" in UW System
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
Commissioner of MPS "Opportunity Schools Partnership Program" defends work amid protests
MILWAUKEE -- A plan to turn around failing Milwaukee Public Schools has been controversial from the start.
MILWAUKEE -- A plan to turn around failing Milwaukee Public Schools has been controversial from the start.
Adam LaRoche walked away from baseball because Sox had issue with son; hits close to home for UWM Panther
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
Baltimore School Board unanimously votes to replace Gregory Thornton, former MPS superintendent
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is stepping down from his latest job as head of Baltimore Schools.Thornton was there for less than two years.The Baltimore School Board unanimously voted to replace him.Board members said it was a personnel matter, and that Thornton did a good job.The move reportedly has been in the works since December.
BALTIMORE/MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is stepping down from his latest job as head of Baltimore Schools.Thornton was there for less than two years.The Baltimore School Board unanimously voted to replace him.Board members said it was a personnel matter, and that Thornton did a good job.The move reportedly has been in the works since December.
Police investigate four burglaries at MPS schools in less than three weeks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking int four separate burglaries at Milwaukee Public Schools over the past couple of weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking int four separate burglaries at Milwaukee Public Schools over the past couple of weeks.