Investing in the future
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist June is here. Across the city, students are turning in final assignments and getting excited for the summer ahead. For many high school seniors, this [...]
A bright future
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist Most students begin internships during college. For Cristo Rey senior, Rachel Tepach Rodriguez, her time at MMAC marks the fourth internship of her career – a [...]
Money talk
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist On Dec. 6, 2023, Wisconsin Act 60 was signed into law. Under Act 60, all high school students in Wisconsin, starting with the class of 2028, are required to graduate with a half-credit of personal financial literacy. While this course requirement [...]
Pathways to healthcare
The future of the healthcare industry is looking especially bright, following the announcement of a collaboration between Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The two [...]
Connecting communities
By Ryan Amundson, Sr. Director of Communications Life has come full circle for Olivia Raasch. Ten years ago, as a Milwaukee high school student, she was participating in the Urban Ecology [...]
Strengthening the talent pipeline
By: Hailey Pitcher, MMAC Communications Intern While the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) predicts employers will hire 7.3% more college graduates this year than they did in 2024, [...]
Investing in local talent
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s (UWM) Center for Student Experience and Talent is seeking employer participation in the Panther Edge Internship Program. This work-based experience allows UWM students to take [...]
Creating Success Stories
Bernie’s Book Bank increases book ownership in Milwaukee By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist Each March, schools and educational organizations nationwide celebrate Read Across America Day. Launched in 1998 by [...]
Student test scores demand collective action
By Dale Kooyenga MMAC President “How are the schools?” It’s one of the first questions people ask when looking for a place to move or do business. Many in [...]
An eye toward leading our schools
DPI Superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser speaks to the MMAC Education Committee on Thursday. As newly implemented K-12 student testing standards come under fire, the largest achievement gaps between white and [...]