Building a Greater Milwaukee Together

"The Arts, Culture, and the Community" is the title of UWM's Center for Urban Initiatives and Research 10th Annual Conference. Arnold Aprill, the founder and Creative Director of Chicago Art Partnerships in Education will be the keynote speaker. Christine Harris, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, James Carlson, Executive Director of Bucketworks, and I are among those who will serve on response panels.

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MPS budget

The MPS Board is accepting testimony for the superintendent's proposed budget, and I encourage those who are interested to let the board know your thoughts. Information about the budget can be viewed at this link:



You can leave a message about the superintendent's proposed budget here, or send written testimony to the board at

MPS Board of Directors
Office of Board Governance
5225 West Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208

Please feel free to e-mail the board at

governance@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Thank you.