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Born and raised in Milwaukee, Paul Wellington and Nealita Nelson grew up playing with legos together, eventually becoming finalists on the TV show Lego Masters. They came in second, but Wellington and Nelson's impact on the city will last beyond their TV appearances.
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Milwaukee Public Schools improved slightly on its latest state report card, which looks at data including test scores, graduations rates and absenteeism.
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People looking to become special education teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools have a new pathway to do so, and it comes with a living stipend and free tuition.
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About half of Milwaukee Public Schools buildings lack full or partial air conditioning, risking learning loss. The district has no plan for major upgrades.
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Besides protesting the presidential debate, activists also talking about A-bombs and JROTC.
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Students who complete dual enrollment courses tend to do better in college. But Milwaukee is behind some other parts of the state in offering these opportunities.
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Many low-income students don’t apply to college because they don’t think they can afford it. Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to show students the college options they can afford by requiring them to fill out the FAFSA.
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With a teacher shortage, the district expects it won’t be able to fill many positions. It’s using the savings from those projected vacancies to help pay for an 8% cost of living salary increase and other expenses.
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MPS plans to hire 140 teachers from other countries, including Nigeria, Mexico and the Philippines. They’ll join about 60 international teachers who were hired in 2022.
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Missy Zombor, Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen and Darryl Jackson were elected to the MPS Board.