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Building Futures in Milwaukee
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (218+ words) MILWAUKEE " In Milwaukee, a group of young adults is building more than just houses"they're building a future. The program, offered through Milwaukee Community Crossroads in partnership with Employ Milwaukee, is designed for residents ages 18 to 24. It blends classroom learning…...
AKA brings Kentucky Derby excitement to Milwaukee in 8th annual fundraiser
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (211+ words) MILWAUKEE " The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter, is set to host its 8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby on Saturday. This signature fundraising event celebrates the excitement of the Kentucky Derby…...
Wisconsin Lutheran College students partner with local group to give away free sneakers and hygiene kits
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (377+ words) MILWAUKEE " Wisconsin Lutheran College students are stepping up to help local children by collecting and cleaning sneakers to give away for free. The students partnered with Jaccari Kicks for Kids to build hygiene kits and organize a giveaway event from…...
'It gets my sadness away': Kenosha students are fighting for a therapy dog at their school
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (342+ words) KENOSHA " Students at Roosevelt Elementary in Kenosha spent an entire quarter researching the benefits of therapy dogs in schools " and Thursday they made their case directly to Kenosha Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Weiss, hoping to get the approval needed…...
Milwaukee Public Schools launches five-year sustainability plan to build greener learning spaces
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (320+ words) MILWAUKEE " On Wednesday, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) leaders announced a new five-year sustainability plan to turn schools into healthier, more sustainable spaces. The initiative, highlighted at Morse Middle School on Earth Day, is supported by more than $39 million in grant…...
Delavan students and parents push back on proposal to shorten school's dual-language program
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (402+ words) DELAVAN " You're just as likely to find a Latino student within Delavan-Darien Schools as a white student. A dual-language program has helped bridge the cultural gap, but it could be in jeopardy. Delavan-Darien Schools is considering shortening its pre-K through…...
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (658+ words) The lawsuit, filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court, argues that schools are in crisis, with high-needs students facing the greatest risk. It asks the court to adopt a new finance system that meets the needs of districts unless…...
Germantown parents demand transparency after superintendent is placed on leave
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (11+ words) TMJ4 News...