UWM launches education partnership with MPS, MATC
Three of southeastern Wisconsin’s largest and most influential educational institutions are working together to better prepare students for graduation and career success.
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Writing conference set for Feb. 25
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Writing Project is holding its annual conference Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the university’s School of Continuing Education at the Grand Avenue Mall, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. The conference is open to teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, teacher candidates, specialists and others interested in improving writing and […]
City Year, School of Education agree on scholarships
The School of Education and City Year Milwaukee are establishing a partnership that will provide scholarships to members and alumni of the City Year program who enroll in UWM’s School of Education. Signing of the formal agreement is set for Friday, Dec. 16, at the School of Education. This is the first agreement of its […]
Harpole builds a legacy of literacy and education
UWM grad Reuben Harpole has dedicated himself to the advancement of teaching and learning in the Milwaukee community for more than 50 years. The UWM Alumni Association honored Harpole with its 2016 Community Service Award.
UWM grad finds joy in new teaching career after tragedy
Jason Lopez felt trapped in a dead-end job in retail sales. When his wife died and left him a single parent, he knew he needed to act.
10 UWM education alumni honored at awards event
Ten alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education were nominated and celebrated during the 2016 Celebrate Teachers & Teaching Awards ceremony held at Discovery World on Thursday, Oct. 13. Hosted by the Education Deans of Greater Milwaukee, the annual teaching competition recognizes educators who find innovative, impactful ways to integrate STEM concepts into […]
29 faculty and staff honored at fall awards
Peruse the accomplishments of the 29 staff and faculty members being honored at this year’s fall awards ceremony, and you’ll find yourself thinking UWM is in good hands.
As UWM turns 60, alum remembers its first days
Jim Cleary was there the moment UW-Milwaukee was born, and in 1960 he was part of the first graduating class to spend four years at Milwaukee’s first comprehensive public university.
Teachers get thank-yous from students, courtesy of UWM
A couple hundred area teachers are getting a nice thank-you to start off the school year. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education asked visitors at the Wisconsin State Fair to sign a banner with a note for their favorite teacher. Almost 200 notes, filling eight banners, were collected during UWM Day at the Fair. […]
UWM alum creates alternative to traditional high school
Chris Litzau, who earned his master’s degree in exceptional education from UWM, saw a need for an alternative high school that teaches career skills. So he did something about it.