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New Leaders for New Schools
Milwaukee
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Program Details
New Leaders for New Schools Milwaukee
Tonieh Schmitz, Managing Director
General Inquiries: milwaukeeinfo@nlns.org
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Contact Information
New Leaders for New Schools Milwaukee
1124 N. 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-283-4797
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Public Education
New Leaders for New Schools – Milwaukee has partnered closely with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) since 2006 to dramatically increase student achievement in Milwaukee by preparing and supporting a new generation of outstanding school leaders. MPS is the 27th largest school district in the nation, with 207 schools and over 87,000 students from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Although MPS has shown progress across a number of measures over the past 3 years, it must, like many urban school districts, confront the urgent fact that the majority of its students are not achieving the knowledge and skills they will need to fully participate and compete in today’s global economy:
- 4 in 10 fourth graders are not proficient in reading.*
- 6 in 10 eighth graders are not proficient in math.*
- 6 in 10 tenth graders are not proficient in reading; 7 in 10 tenth graders are not proficient in math.*
- MPS has been identified as a Level 2 school district in need of improvement after missing AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for the third time as a district in 2006-2007 in reading and math for students with disabilities.
*Source: Milwaukee Public Schools Fact Sheet (2007-08)
New Leaders also partners with public charter schools in Milwaukee. For the 2008-2009 school year, two charter schools (Milwaukee Renaissance Academy and Milwaukee College Preparatory) will host New Leaders Residents.
The following links can provide you with additional context of public education in Milwaukee:
Milwaukee Public School Website
Milwaukee Public Schools Fact Sheet (2007-08)
Milwaukee Public School 2006-07 District Report Card
UWM Office of Charter Schools
WI Department of Instruction: Charter School Information
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Impact & Results
For the 2008-2009 school year, 21 New Leaders will serve in Milwaukee schools. In just the second year of the Milwaukee program, 12,890 students in 19 district and two charter schools will be served by 5 post-residents and 16 residents trained by New Leaders. Test scores are not yet available as this is a new site with New Leaders in their first year of school leadership.
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Recruitment & Admissions
Requirements:
- A minimum of three years of full-time experience teaching in a K-12 classroom
- Valid teaching certification required
- Master's degree in any field (earned by June 2009)
Note: Participants will not earn a masters degree through participation in the Milwaukee program; this degree must be earned through a separate Master's degree program)
- For New Leaders serving in Milwaukee Public Schools, you must establish residency in the city of Milwaukee by June 2010
Information Sessions
We encourage you to sign up for an information session to learn more about our program. CLICK HERE to view a schedule of sessions in Milwaukee. If you have further questions about the program, please contact the program office at 414-283-4797 or milwaukeeinfo@nlns.org.
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Supporters
The Milwaukee program is grateful for the generous support of the following foundations, corporations, and individuals:
Argosy Foundation
Assurant Health Foundation
Daniel M. Soref Charitable Trust
Faye McBeath Foundation
Mr. George Mosher
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds:
Enroth Family Fund
Jane K. Kaiser Fund
Harley-Davidson Foundation
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
Joyce Foundation
Marshall & Ilsley Foundation
Marcus Corporation
Milwaukee Public Schools
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Rockwell Automation Charitable Corporation
The Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation
Wisconsin Energy Corporation Foundation
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Special Events
MMABSE's Annual Conference '08
October 30 Milwaukee, WI
Clarion Hotel
Organization contact details
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators' membership includes educators, parents, and community representatives interested in the education of African American children. Representation in MMABSE includes educators from independent, private, parochial, and suburban school districts, as well as local colleges and universities. MMABSE is preparing students for the challenges they will face in the 21st century, and building upon our outstanding legacy of dedicated educators. MMABSE will continue its resolve to create educational excellence and equity for African American Children.
ASC's Annual Conference '08
October 31 Milwaukee, WI
Clarion Hotel
Booth#: 225
Conference details
The Administrators' and Supervisors' Council (ASC) is a professional organization representing the principals, assistant principals, and supervisors of the Milwaukee Public Schools. As professional educators our goal is to ensure that the staff which we supervise are given the opportunity to do their best work on behalf of the children of Milwaukee. As an organization our goal is to serve our members and MPS as a true partner in education. Additionally, we negotiate the common collective bargaining agreement, provide legal assistance and services to our members, engage in numerous community activities, and support the overall public education policies of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
WEAC Conference '08
October 30-31 Milwaukee, WI
Alliant Energy Center
Conference details
Wisconsin Education Association Council's Misson: To fulfill the promise of a democratic society, the mission of the Wisconsin Education Association Council is to promote respect and support for quality public education and to provide for the professional and personal growth and economic welfare of members.
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Regional Information
Upcoming Events
MMABSE Conference '08
October 30
Clarion Hotel
View event details below
ASC Conference '08
October 31
Clarion Hotel
Booth#: 225
View event details below
WEAC Conference '08
October 30-31
Alliant Energy Center
View event details below
"Outstanding leadership at every school is crucial to ensuring our children receive the best education possible. New Leaders for New Schools is a tremendous opportunity for Milwaukee to recruit and train the best talent to lead our schools."
William G. Andrekopoulos
Superintendent
Milwaukee Public Schools
Additional Resources
Milwaukee Urban Teaching Fellows
Wisconsin Successful School Guide (WINSS)
Newsletters & Notices
Information Sessions, September 2008 (pdf)
Additional Information Session information can be found online, click here.
Milwaukee Summer 2008 (pdf)
Please feel free to email our newsletter to your personal/professional networks and/or print and post!
Articles
Buildings rise, test scores fall
(August 19, 2008)
Many Milwaukee public schools to get new principals
(July 7, 2008)
It can be done, it will be done: A podcast with Jon Schnur
(July 2, 2008)
Jon Schnur, the co-founder and CEO of New Leaders for New Schools, talks with the Journal Sentinel's Alan J. Borsuk in a podcast about his organization's efforts to put top notch principals in schools in central cities, including Milwaukee. Schnur, a Milwaukee area native, is firm in his conviction that by 2020, Milwaukee will be a model for the nation of how to turn around the overall results in urban school districts.
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