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“Destiny finding itself” Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 13, 2010. Click here to read article
“Big goals drive a little district in heart of Milwaukee” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2010. Click here to read article
“MPS to look at closing five more schools” Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 7, 2009. Click here to read article
“MPS aims to even out special ed distribution” Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 22, 2009. Click here to read article
“Hmong charter school has culture of learning” Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2009.
“Eastbrook reaches for the top” Amy Hetzner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 31, 2009.
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“Doyle announces bill to let mayor take over MPS” Amy Hetzner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 27, 2009. Click here to read article
“14 MPS schools studied for closure” Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 25, 2009. Click here to read article
Patricia Hoben of Carmen HS Honored
Patricia Hoben, executive director of Carmen High School of Science & Technology, has being recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Patricia has been named one of their “2009 Women of Influence” – a program honoring influential businesswomen in the Milwaukee area.
This is the 10th year that The Business Journal has honored “Milwaukee’s Women of Influence.” The Business Journal received more than 220 nominations for this year’s program. The winners will be honored in a special section in the June 12 issue of The Business Journal and at a June 15 awards event at the Midwest Airlines Center.
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“MPS superintendent outlines plans for stimulus funds” Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22, 2009.
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“Now is the time for charter schools, advocate says” Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 5, 2009.
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“North Division High school to make comeback in 2010″ Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 26, 2009.
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“Going in circles puts students on path to better choices” Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16, 2009.
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“Parents oppose MPS plans to overhaul North Division” Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 11, 2009.
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“MPS Targets Charter Schools, Six face closure, North Division reversion sought,” Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 6, 2009.
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“Peaceful prose The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. student essay contest,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 16, 2009.
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“National spotlight on Alliance High School,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2009.
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“Gay High Schools Offer a Haven From Bullies,” Jessica Calefati, U.S. News & World Report, December 31, 2008.
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“Scientist sets tone for school;Carmen High expects city kids to achieve,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 27, 2008.
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“A different kind of risk,” Dani McClain, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 18, 2008.
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“Partnering for a Community of achievers,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 15, 2008.
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“African village-themed school closes; Maasai Institute had financial problems,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 27, 2008.
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“Downtown Building Eyed for School” Pete Millard, Milwaukee Business Journal, February 22, 2008.
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“Small high schools are accountable, innovative,” Crossroads column written by 14 small high school leaders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 27, 2008.
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“A sizable debate; Large schools offer kids more,” Willie Jude, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Crossroads column, January 27, 2008.
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“The Fixer; Tina Owen, 35, Founder & Lead Teacher of the Alliance School of Milwaukee,” Lauren Burke, Milwaukee Magazine, November 2007.
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“Signs of growth, giving mark end of Ramadan; Islamic Society raises $1 million, plans to open high school,” Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 13, 2007.
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“Small schools under microscope; Subject-specific licensing, charter schools’ success raise questions for MPS,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 12, 2007.
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“SUPAR School; Teaching architecture and social justice,” Aisha Motlani, Shepherd Express, August 30, 2007.
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“China academy lacks Chinese-speaking teacher; Critical vacancy on staff of charter school raises broader policy concerns,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 18, 2007.
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“MPS safety proposal includes new school; Board approves funds to help students return from jail or expulsion,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 19, 2007.
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“School options are multiplying; MPS offering wide array of specialized high schools,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 17, 2007.
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“AP classes face scrutiny in audit,” Amy Hetzner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 25, 2007.
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“MPS leader sees hope; Report is mixed, but Andrekopoulos backs reforms,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2007.
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“As China’s global influence grows, Mandarin classes take off in city,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2007.
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“Mall to hold enrollment fair for small schools,” Regional News Briefs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 3, 2007.
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“Montessori makes inroads in high school; Milwaukee’s Marshall is at vanguard as hands-on learning adapts to upper grades,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 31, 2006.
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“MPS high school ordered closed; Internal problems, including violence, cited,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 18, 2006.
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“City schools: Leagues ahead,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 14, 2006.
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“Board Split on School,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 26, 2006.
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“Hope in Small Schools,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 14, 2006.
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“One place, 2 divergent schools,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 13, 2006.
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“Students look for the right fit,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 12, 2006.
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“Milwaukee’s finest; One lesbian teacher’s vision of a safe place for LGBT high school students is a reality for 107 kids in Wisconsin-for now at least,” Chad Graham, Advocate, June 20, 2006.
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“‘At 10′ interview with Tina Owen, small school planner,” WUWM, June 1, 2006.
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“Kirk Harris ‘Takes Five’; He wants to school urban kids in urban planning, architecture,” Whitney Gould, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 31, 2006.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel interactive chat about The Alliance School, Tina Owen, May 8, 2006.
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“Embracing and accepting; In traditional schools, these teens faced bullying. But they’ve found an alternative,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 7, 2006.
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“Fifty programs compete for good government ‘Oscar’ from Harvard,” The Innovations in American Government Awards, press release, March 22, 2006.
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“Grants revoked for two of MPS’ small high schools,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 10, 2006.
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“Strive Media Institute plans to build new high school,” Elizabeth Geldermann, Small Business Times, January 6, 2006.
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“Church’s plans to convert mall advance; Zoning approval granted; high school expected to join project,” Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2005.
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“Schools deal with shrinking pains; Students aren’t the only ones learning as district creates smaller communities,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 11, 2005.
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“Purgolders’ spirit intact,” Art Kabelowsky, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 8, 2005.
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“At some new MPS high schools, A-B-Seas and a haven from bullies; Students will find specialized studies and smaller settings,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 31, 2005.
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“Where teachers rule; A school with no principal? MPS and others are trying it, and some people like what they see,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 18, 2005.
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“Education gains are lost on high school students; Performance pales to that of younger peers,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 15, 2005.
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“Church wants old mall to become place of hope, education for young people,” Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 13, 2005.
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“The Bully Blight; Scientists find that getting picked on is more harmful than anyone knew,” Michael Lemonick, Time, April 11, 2005.
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“Creating an ally for students; Alliance School to open doors to those who feel bullied, harassed,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 6, 2005.
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“‘At 10′ interview with Larry Miller, small school planner,” WUWM, January 28, 2005.
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“High school, college students giving to others; Community High students give back to hospital,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 21, 2004.
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“Islamic schools teach age-old lessons; modern kids learn about culture, religion in Arabic,” Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 24, 2004.
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“Teachers hope new, smaller schools will make the difference,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 2, 2004.
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“Gates Foundation-funded school adopts ‘office setting’,” The Business Journal, August 27, 2004.
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“School year that started rocky ends with hope; Reforms at North Division slowly taking root,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 6, 2004.
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“Benefits of Town of Lake and Small Schools” and “Town of Lake Won’t Let Teens Be Faces in a Crowd,” Town of Lake students, Community Connections Network, Dec.-Feb. 2004.
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“Small high schools would mean big changes for MPS,” Alan Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 15, 2003.
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“Dramatic reconfiguration at MPS endorsed; Smaller schools would be carved out of five high schools,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 12, 2003.
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“Home found for charter school; Bilingual teachers will put it at Kosciuszko Middle School,” Georgia Pabst, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 12, 2003.
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“Change comes, but changing perceptions isn’t so easy; As educational experiment unfolds, North Division battles with school culture, public perception,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 3, 2003.
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“Excitement, confusion fill halls of North Division,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 8, 2003.
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“North sells MPS revamp, Officials go door-to-door to tell families about specialties,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 13, 2003.
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“Recognize the vision for education here,” Gregory P. Meier, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, letter to the editor, July 24, 2003.
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“Editorial: A welcome assist to MPS,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 16, 2003.
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“Gates foundation gives millions to MPS; Plan calls for creating smaller high schools,” Nahal Toosi, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 15, 2003.
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“Grant to Give Milwaukee Students High-Quality Choices through Smaller High Schools; $17 million investment to improve graduation rate,” Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, press release, July 15, 2003.
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“MPS calls for creating 45 ‘small’ schools,” Sarah Carr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 22, 2003.
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