At the recent 40 under 40 event all conversation led to education and the crisis in Milwaukee. Austin Ramirez pointed out that there are pockets of high-achieving schools like St. Marcus in Milwaukee.
St. Marcus was awarded $10,000 from the Shopko Foundation that will go towards the campus expansion. In addition to the $10,000 from Shopko, M&I will match the gift with $4,000!
Milwaukee's educational and community leaders gathered at the "MMAC Blueprint Briefing" to learn how to improve the education in Milwaukee. Henry Tyson, St. Marcus' Supertinedent was amongst the speakers.
Packer's Greg Jennings Urges Students to do their Best
"I don't boast that I'm an NFL player because that can be taken away from me today," said Jennings. "But no one can take away my education." These are just some of the many powerful words Jennings shared with St. Marcus students. Click here to read the article. Also, check out the video footage of Jennings visit just to the right of the Fox 6 article!
"Some voucher schools showed impressive results with students. St. Marcus Lutheran School, with 89% of its students on vouchers, saw 86% of them score proficient or advanced in reading and 78% score proficient or advanced in math. Both of those percentages are above the state average." Full article Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | March 29, 2011
Governor Walker says it is key to expand school choice programs like St. Marcus Fox 6 News | March 29, 2011
Schools That Can, School Leader Spotlight: Henry Tyson at St. Marcus School in Milwaukee March 23, 2011
