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 [...]
Milwaukee: An Ideal City for College Students and Grads
Local professionals speak from experience By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist A recurring topic of conversation among local employers is how to attract and retain talent. The good news: Milwaukee [...]
A Refreshing Approach to Student Success
LUMIN Schools’ Opportunity Academy By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist In the face of adversity, it is important to find ways to persevere. Or as the saying goes, “When life [...]
New year, new challenges
Opportunities abound but plenty of work on tap By Dale Kooyenga, MMAC President This year the Nobel Prize was awarded to the authors of a compelling book titled “Why Nations [...]
Creating New Opportunities
Reagan High School celebrates building expansion By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist Last Friday, Ronald W. Reagan College Preparatory High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, recognizing the completion of a [...]
Positive Updates from Local Schools
By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist A number of exciting school expansion and construction projects are taking place across Milwaukee. A few are highlighted below. Look for more news about [...]
Kooyenga addresses changes to state testing standards
MMAC President Dale Kooyenga stopped by WTMJ radio Wednesday and talked about recent changes to scoring thresholds on state standardized testing. Those changes were recently unveiled by the Wisconsin Department [...]
Milwaukee: A city to move to…and stay!
Milwaukee ranked as one of the best cities for college students and graduates By: Allie Shane, Communications Specialist College and the years that follow is an exciting yet stressful period [...]
All-In Milwaukee announces scholarship in honor of Cathy Jacobson
During MMAC’s May board meeting, Senior Advisor Tim Sheehy announced scholarships honoring Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert and former MMAC board chair, in light of her recent retirement announcement. The scholarships will [...]