Close out the summer with free school supplies, food and fun at a number of back-to-school events across Milwaukee in August.
Education
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NNS Spotlight: Teach For America corps member brings his love for math to Milwaukee
Hamidreza Majidi developed his love for math and teaching in his homeland of Tehran, Iran. Now, he’s serving high school students.
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Post From Community: Next Door’s gift-giving program brightens holidays for families in need
Next Door’s annual holiday gift-giving program connects Milwaukee families in need with volunteers and donors who provide gifts and resources to make their holidays brighter.
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Opinion: We must continue to fight for a better public school system in Milwaukee
This recall is about advocating to provide our public school students with a better educational environment, ensuring classrooms are conducive to learning and that students have access to nutritious meals and community representation in their classrooms and on the school board.
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Twilight Centers empower Milwaukee kids to reach their full potential
Two Milwaukee mentors are dedicated to guiding local youths through after-school programs at Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight Centers.
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Here’s what Milwaukee voters should know about the $252 million MPS referendum
Milwaukee students, educators, taxpayers and policy experts weigh in on the $252 million MPS referendum on the April 2 ballot.
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 14
Register to get a tour of Alverno; get help with technology at the Milwaukee Public Library; walk up to four miles with the Mil”WALK”ee Club; experience yoga at the Milwaukee County Historical Society; and support a kickball game between youths and law enforcement.
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5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 7
Check out the Motivational Monday mentorship program for young men; enjoy activities connected to the Kinnickinnic River; get ready for the new school year; support vendors at the SAUCED Night Market; and attend TRUE Skool’s Summer Park Jam.
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Mixer will connect Milwaukee community to rich legacy of HBCUs
Milwaukee has a special connection to historically Black colleges and universities, and the community will celebrate it Saturday at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 17
Attend a workshop about domestic violence and elder and child abuse; check out a discussion for the entire family on mental health and children; join a community conversation on living with disabilities; participate in America’s Black Holocaust Museum’s virtual book club; and listen to Music on the Beerline.