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Milwaukee leaders are begging local high school seniors to fill out their paperwork to receive financial aid for college this fall, saying far fewer students have done so during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FAFSA, which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is key to college-going students ability to get federal grants and loans to pay for college. It also helps students get scholarships and other financial aid from the state and the colleges they want to attend.
On Wednesday, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, Milwaukee Area Technical College President Vicki Martin and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett met virtually with community organizations to call on anyone who knows a high school senior to make sure they filled out the form.
Deborthia Ford drove her 7-year-old daughter, Zarhonda Wright, to school Wednesday for the first time in over a year. They sat in the car for a bit before Ford tucked a mask behind her daughter’s ears and guided her to a teacher. Ford watched and waved until Zarhonda disappeared in the door of Clemens School.
“My kids are failing,” Ford said. “It’s really best to get them back in school.”
The youngest Milwaukee Public Schools students, from 3-year-old kindergarten through third grade, were invited to return to buildings Wednesday, while older students will come later this month.
District officials said at least 59% of students planned to return in-person, meaning four out of 10 may remain virtual through the end of the academic year.
More women, more with professional educational experience, and no voucher supporters. By Terry Falk - Apr 14th, 2021 11:53 am //end headline wrapper ?>Riverwest Elementary School, 2765 N. Fratney St. File photo by Dave Reid.
The April 6 Milwaukee school election resulted in the largest turnover of school board members in recent memory. Four incumbents were not on the ballot. But while the faces will change, it is unlikely any substantive policy will.
I know a thing or two about the school board. I retired from the board two years ago after 12 years during which the board
did change greatly. I served with all four outgoing board members.
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