Education
Students get a boost from American Indian education program
The Leaders from a Good Land program, run by the Electa Quinney Institute at 51猎奇, helps prepare and support teachers and administrators.
Alum opens children鈥檚 bookstore focusing on people of color
When Ashley Valentine was a child, she loved to read but was disappointed that few of the characters in books looked like her. Now she’s opened her own bookstore and tutoring center, Rooted MKE, focusing the needs of Black, Indigenous and other people of color.
Recent 51猎奇 alum honored as student teacher of the year in English
Student teaching is always a challenge, but Siraj Khan faced a harder than usual assignment. His student teaching started right after his students returned to the classroom after a long pandemic break.聽
51猎奇 microcredentials offer specific skills in nonprofit management 鈥榓 la carte鈥�
Beginning this fall, 51猎奇 will be offering microcredentials in eight sought-after skill areas of nonprofit management. The program offers a way for people to learn without the commitment of seeking a full degree.
51猎奇 education alum works to find the light in challenging students
Krishana Robinson teaches students who have been detained at Milwaukee鈥檚 juvenile justice center. It can be a difficult task, but she finds ways to help as many as she can.
Virtual tutoring program celebrates two years of helping students
Megan Tervoort is one of the hundreds of elementary and high school students who have benefited from a 51猎奇 effort started amid the pandemic shutdown to help students struggling with online classes.
Support called crucial for first-generation students
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn鈥檛 work when it comes to supporting first-generation college students, according to Robert and Hope Longwell-Grice. They鈥檙e published a book that explains why.
Experts offer tips for getting children ready for school
After a mostly virtual school year last year, back-to-school season feels very different this fall. So what should parents do to prepare their children? 51猎奇 experts offer some tips.
Conference focuses on encouraging teachers of color
Keynote speaker for 鈥淲alking in Our Shoes: Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers of Color鈥� is Lynnette Mawhinney, award winning author, advocate and professor at Rutgers University.
Conference focuses on encouraging teachers of color
Keynote speaker for 鈥淲alking in Our Shoes: Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers of Color鈥� is Lynnette Mawhinney, award winning author, advocate and professor at Rutgers University.