Waukesha
EDUCATION
MPS superintendent search: Eduardo Galvan appointed
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to appoint Mr. Eduardo Galvan to the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools. The board voted in a Thursday, July 25 meeting. "Having an interim superintendent in place before the start of the school year is key to being ready for...
Former MPS school board member in court for misconduct case
MILWAUKEE - Former Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr made her initial court appearance Friday on two felony charges: misconduct in office and theft (false representation). The court ordered a $5,000 signature bond in the case. Carr's preliminary hearing is scheduled for August. If convicted, she faces up to...
Heading back to school? Here's what supplies in Milwaukee area schools could cost you.
Parents are almost always looking to save money on school supplies, and 2024 is no different. In doing their back-to-school shopping, parents often need to balance what their children really need from their supply lists with novelty items they want, and also take into consideration low prices v. a desire for convenience, according to DeLoitte's 2024 back-to-school survey. ...
Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: School Board “Recall collaborative” shrouded in secrecy, ethical questions
MILWAUKEE – Campaign finance reports submitted by a group attempting to recall four MPS Board Directors have left Milwaukee voters with more questions than answers. The “recall collaborative” is led by individuals with close ties to private voucher and charter schools. Their headquarters are identified as a rented mailbox in the north shore suburb of Bayside. Before the end of the June 30 reporting period, the collaborative recruited for paid canvassers who have reported being paid through CashApp as independent contractors, boasted of “thousands” of signatures collected on printed materials and used donated spaces for signature collecting events. Yet none of these items, including the rented mailbox, appeared on any of the four campaign finance reports. One report, for School Board District 1, listed no activity whatsoever.
'Looks like we made it': Cudahy music teacher wins Manilow Music Project Award
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Alex St. Louis, a music teacher at Cudahy High School, has been announced as the winner of Barry Manilow's Manilow Music Project Teacher Award in Milwaukee. The announcement came in a Thursday, July 25 press release. St. Louis and Cudahy High School will receive a combined...
MPS School Board Recall Collaborative: To host press conference and community meeting
Milwaukee, WI — The MPS School Board Recall Collaborative is excited to announce a press conference on Wednesday, July 24th, at 4:30 PM, at Gordon Park, followed by a community meeting. We are also thrilled to share that we have collected 37,000 signatures and counting in our recall efforts. Our deepest gratitude goes to all our committed volunteers and those who signed up for paid canvassing work, which started this past Saturday, July 19th, at both Brady Fest and Garfield’s Day. This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of those who share our vision for change in this city. We welcome more volunteers and paid canvassers to join our historic efforts and help us meet our goal of 60,000 signatures.
MATC Times encourages students to get MKE Alert
If you want to know about special events, parking restrictions, severe weather alerts and more, register for MKEALERT. It’s a free, emergency alert system designed to keep people informed about dangers in Milwaukee, such as:. Missing Children or Persons. Special Events/Road Closures. Extreme Weather Conditions. Shelter in Place. Public...
Key Reads – Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The middle of the week finds a lot of news, so without delay, here are today’s key reads. A group pushing for improvements in educational opportunities in Milwaukee is out with a new survey and their findings should open some eyes. City Forward Collective says their mission is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend high-quality schools. They issued the following report on Monday.
MPS VP speaks at Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Board Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi was the guest speaker at the Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, July 24. Gokalgandhi has become a key spokesperson for MPS as the district is currently suffering a financial scandal, which costs the district millions of...
Waukesha Kindergarten Teacher Catherine Beris Honored for Dedication and Compassion
WAUKESHA, WI — Great teachers make a significant impact on their students, and in Waukesha, one such exceptional educator is Catherine Beris. Recognized for her dedication and compassion, Beris has left a lasting impression on her students and their families. The Patch, in partnership with T-Mobile, has highlighted the...
Ideological Wisconsin law firm strengthening ties with state school boards
Erica Kochanski has been paying attention to the Waukesha School Board since moving to the school district in 2021. That was the same year the board gained national attention for deciding not to participate in a federal program that would have provided free school lunches to families. The district has since gotten notice for its handling of LGBTQ+ issues.
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