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Meeting Date:
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5/25/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Info
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Subject:
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2. Excellence in Education Award - 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community.
This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:
88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee is celebrating its 10th year on the air – ten years as the operator of Milwaukee Public Schools’ non-commercial radio station, WYMS 88.9. In these ten years, Radio Milwaukee has established itself as an important, positive voice in Milwaukee – shining a spotlight on what’s good about our city and championing the people working hard to make a difference.
This, of course, includes the progress at MPS. In addition to broadcasting the MPS monthly board meetings, Radio Milwaukee produces and airs “MPS Minutes,” which highlight advances in our schools, innovative programs, and student successes.
88Nine also regularly produces and airs “Community Stories” focused on outstanding MPS students and schools – always told in a personal way that touches the audience and changes misperceptions.
Last summer, Radio Milwaukee led a school-supplies drive for MPS, called “No Empty Backpacks”, which collected more than 22,000 supplies for our students. They’ll be doing the drive again late this summer.
Last fall, the station produced an eight-part video series profiling residents living along National and North Avenues – evoking empathy by demonstrating that people from all walks of life share core values. Now, MPS is incorporating that video series into the curriculum for the next school year.
The station now is hosting a monthly program for high-school music students in which the students perform in an “open mic” setting, then receive constructive critiques from music professionals.
The station continues to promote and host live performances for the local music event “Arte Para Todos,” the proceeds of which benefit music and arts programs in local schools.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes and honors 88Nine Radio Milwaukee for dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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