Milwaukee Public Schools receives $23M federal grant for student readiness program
What happened
Milwaukee Public Schools was awarded a $23 million matching federal grant in October 2025 for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP. The program, which began last fall, targets nearly 30,000 students over seven years, following them from grades four through seven through high school graduation and into their first year of post-secondary education. The program provides advising, academic planning, and extra support in math and tutoring.
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Why it matters
The grant provides significant funding to support student success and career readiness within the district. The program aims to ensure students are prepared for various paths, including four-year college, two-year college, trade, military, or career.
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Who's involved
- John HillDirector of College and Career Readiness for Milwaukee Public Schools
- MilwaukeeLocation where the Milwaukee Public Schools operate
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Major League BaseballSpeculative
Major League Baseball could receive revenue from the $12,000 stadium rental fee charged to Milwaukee Public Schools.
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The entities involved
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Milwaukee
city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States
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Major League Baseball
North American professional baseball league