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WLC celebrates success in nursing exams and psychology field test

Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) has announced significant achievements by its students in nursing and psychology assessments.

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 20, 2024

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Ms. Aimee enriches young lives through innovative programs at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Milwaukee Recreation’s Beulah Brinton Community Center is a hub of activity, offering diverse programs ranging from athletic classes for older adults to music lessons for all ages.

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 12, 2024

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University invites public input on search for new chancellor through listening sessions

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 12, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is reaching out to its community, including students, faculty, staff, business leaders, and local residents, to participate in listening sessions for the search for a new chancellor.

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Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates National School Psychology Week

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 11, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is participating in National School Psychology Week from November 11-15, 2024.

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MPS launches student job board for students and alumni

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 11, 2024

MPS has launched a new Student Job Board aimed at connecting students and employers.

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Milwaukee Recreation senior director Lynn Greb announces retirement

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 11, 2024

Lynn Greb, the senior director of Milwaukee Recreation, has announced her retirement after a long and impactful career.

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Milwaukee Recreation reopens Twilight Center at North Division High School

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 11, 2024

Milwaukee Recreation has announced the reopening of its Twilight Center at North Division High School, starting Monday, November 11.

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Milwaukee County Districts: African American students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 10, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Milwaukee County districts' student body in the 2023-24 school year was African American, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Nike T-shirt celebrates Native American heritage through unique design

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 8, 2024

Danielle Barrett, a program assistant for Milwaukee Public Schools' First Nations Studies, recently visited the Marquette University Spirit Shop to see Nike brand T-shirts she designed.

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Nation honors veterans with gratitude and remembrance

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 8, 2024

On Veterans Day, the United States pays tribute to all American veterans from every war.

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Milwaukee student recognized as top junior innovator for lead safety project

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 5, 2024

An eighth-grade student from Golda Meir School in Milwaukee has been recognized as one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the United States for 2024.

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How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Milwaukee County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 4, 2024

There were 109 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Milwaukee County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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MPS students have no classes on November 5 due to records and development day

By Milwaukee City Wire | Nov 4, 2024

MPS students will not attend classes on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

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UWM recognized with Governor's Export Achievement Award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

UWM has been honored as one of the four recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards.

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Drummer Manas Itene teaches MPS students hand drumming

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Manas Itene, drummer for the band Michael Franti and Spearhead, recently spent three days in Milwaukee teaching drumming to students and teachers at Neeskara School.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Milwaukee County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

In Milwaukee County schools, 0.4% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2023-24 school year.

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Milwaukee Recreation reopens Camp Grant after four-year hiatus

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Milwaukee Recreation has reintroduced Camp Grant, an after-school program at U.S. Grant School, to its Child Care Camp offerings for the first time in four years.

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Panther Prowl raises $20k for scholarships in virtual event

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

Hundreds of UWM alumni participated in the 20th annual UWM Alumni Association Panther Prowl 5K, held virtually from October 9 to 13.

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High school enrollment deadline nears for Milwaukee Public Schools

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 29, 2024

The deadline for eighth-grade students and their families to enroll in a high school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district is approaching.