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Is drinking alcohol at kids' events acceptable?
By Molly Snyder - Monday
Whether or not alcoholic beverages and kids' events should mix is a controversial topic. Some Milwaukee parents say it's social, fun and shows kids how to drink responsibly, but others say it's pathetic and suggests the only way to have fun is with alcohol. Read more...
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Do you know where your children are? Try Twitter.
By Steve Kabelowsky - Saturday
In between newscasts on weeknights, Fox 6 announces the following: "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?" ...

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Win big with First Stage's Golden Ticket sweepstakes
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
First Stage Children's Theater is marking its 25th anniversary year and upcoming production of "Charlie and the Chocolate ...

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When will people just be able to be people?
By Dave Begel - Thursday
Up in Shawano they had a point, counter-point thing in the school newspaper. The issue was adoption of children by same-sex ...

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MPS student gets a gig at the Grammys
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Milwaukee High School of the Arts student Felix Ramsey has been invited to attend and perform at the Grammy Awards and ...

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MPS sends out budget priorities survey
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 31, 2012
Milwaukee Public Schools is sending kids home with a survey asking parents to list their spending priorities, from 1 ...

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Kids

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Kids' hair salon guide, 2012
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Jan. 31, 2012
Kids' hair cuts do not have to be traumatic experiences. In fact, they can be down-right fun for the kids and create ...

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Future of 68th St. School program up for discussion at public meeting Thursday
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 30, 2012
The offices of Alds. Michael Murphy and Jim Bohl have organized a public meeting Thursday evening at Milwaukee School ...

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We launched SchoolMattersMKE because, well, schools matter
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 30, 2012
A few weeks ago we quietly launched a new Milwaukee website; one with a tight focus on pre-K-12 education in the Milwaukee ...

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A Milwaukee education reading list
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 30, 2012
While few might think of Milwaukee as a hotbed of activity in the world of education books, some know better. There ...

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Milwaukee-area students show their bright side in political debate
By Mike Morgan, special to OnMilwaukee.com - Jan. 28, 2012
As parents, it's pretty nice when our kids teach us a lesson or "show us how it's done." At a time when much political ...

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Local ballet student wins top honors at the Youth America Grand Prix
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Jan. 26, 2012
The Youth America Grand Prix, America's first and the world's largest student ballet scholarship competition, has awarded ...

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Tour of post office gets stamp of approval from curious pen pals
By Molly Snyder - Jan. 22, 2012
Flashing lights, big illuminated buttons, beeps and massive carts of letters mechanically dumping over. Who knew a tour ...

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Competing plans for 68th Street School program head to the board
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 21, 2012
Since the Milwaukee Board of School Directors gave MPS superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton an extra month to work out ...

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Kids love sharing the school cafeteria table with a guest dad
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 18, 2012
If you ever want to feel like a celebrity. Or maybe a celebrity therapist, have lunch with your kid in the cafeteria ...

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'Tis the season of the school budget
By Bobby Tanzilo - Jan. 16, 2012
With a new calendar year comes the planning for a new fiscal and academic year. At the school level, that means principals ...

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3rd annual Mothers and More Preschool Meet and Greet
By energywhirl
3rd Annual Mothers and More "Preschool Meet and Greet".  ... Read more ...
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Give Thanks, and Be Safe!
By TonyMatera
By: Tony Matera / twitter @WI_InsSolutions Thanksgiving ... Read more ...
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Holding Hands
By rachski79
My son is almost two.  It is starting to become hard ... Read more ...
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FOR THE CHILDREN
By HmongkeyHmongsta
IT'S FOR CHILDREN! Those three words, I know you've heard ... Read more ...
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MTEA Stiffs the Kids
By Glazerbeam
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association  (MTEA) ... Read more ...
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Riverwest
By joedogtrucker
This is probably not a good topic for this forum but I feel ... Read more ...
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CAMP VELOCITY 2011 - KIDS LOVE IT!
By CAMPVELOCITY2011
Camp Velocity ~ All Inclusive Summer Day Camp From creepy ... Read more ...
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Join Koin for FREE concert at Wisconsin Lutheran College
By Koiné
Koiné is excited to be kicking off the 2011 Summer ... Read more ...
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Physics for standard 12
By pradipgopal
This is a beautiful video for students to learn physics ... Read more ...
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The Big Backyard Announces Summer Schedule
By TBBY
NEW BERLIN -- Around this time of year, parents are looking ... Read more ...
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YMCA CAMP MINIKANI HOSTS NINTH ANNUAL MAPLEFEST CELEBRATION
By ehigh
Families come together for a fun, "maple-licious" ... Read more ...
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New Money for MPS!
By Glazerbeam
Of course,  MPS should sell the 27 vacant  and ... Read more ...
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Repeal the Residency Rule
By Glazerbeam
One of the provisions of Governor Walker's  Budget ... Read more ...
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Co-Sleeping is a BAD idea.
By Donna_n_tha_OC
I read in the online Journal Sentinel today that another ... Read more ...
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
By daemon.trances
I believe Maxwell Zupke is an amazing actor, and a wonderful ... Read more ...
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Costume Time is Coming
By smapes27
Wally Dog is tickled because the first Wally Dog Wear custom ... Read more ...
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And the winner is...
By 15171921
A couple days ago, we let you know that Mitchell Manor was ... Read more ...
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Pie Contest
By 15171921
Even though the State Fair is over, the Pie Contests are ... Read more ...
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Oconomowoc SummerFestival Finalizes Schedule of Events
By dawicker104
Oconomowoc SummerFestival 2010 on August 14th from 10:00 ... Read more ...

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