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A powerful partnership: UWL’s Milwaukee Urban Experiences program helps students, educators thrive
Randy Vargas, an elementary/middle education major at UWL, works with students at the Notre Dame School of Milwaukee through the summer Milwaukee Urban Experiences program.
Student teaching is often the most transformative experience in an education major’s college career — putting lessons taught in the classroom to work in a real-life setting, while having an experienced educator as a mentor.
The collaboration between the UW-La Crosse and the Notre Dame School of Milwaukee has become a model for meaningful professional development, enriching the teaching and learning experience for educators, student teachers and students alike.
Angie From, a seventh and eighth grade math and religion teacher at Notre Dame, has mentored several UWL student teachers. For From, these connections often extend beyond the classroom.
“I really enjoy building relationships with UWL students,” From says. “I still keep in touch with many of them, and it’s rewarding to see how they grow as educators.”
Notre Dame benefits significantly from the partnership. From explains that UWL student teachers provide her with additional support and fresh perspectives, allowing her to focus on instructional planning while also fostering the development of future teachers.
“Having student teachers assist with grading and correcting assignments is a win-win,” From says. “It helps them familiarize themselves with the students — their strengths and areas of struggle — while giving me more time to focus on lesson planning. It’s also a practical way for them to start understanding the balance required in a teaching career.”
For Notre Dame students, the presence of UWL student teachers means more personalized support and expanded educational opportunities.
“The students benefit from having another person in their corner. UWL student teachers bring new energy and ideas to the classroom,” From explains. This support is particularly valuable in her station-based learning model, in which extra educators enhance the depth of instruction.
The partnership also helps seasoned educators like From stay sharp and innovative.
“Mentoring student teachers gives me fresh ideas and techniques that are being taught today,” From says. “They often introduce me to new technologies and methods that keep my teaching relevant and effective.”
From also highlights the professionalism and preparedness of UWL student teachers.
“UWL student teachers have always stood out,” From says. “They come in well-prepared, approach student teaching with enthusiasm and consistently do an outstanding job.”
Each student teacher brings unique strengths to the classroom, From says, from being fluent in another language to designing engaging activities or leveraging sports to connect with students.
By combining the expertise of experienced educators with the fresh perspectives of aspiring teachers, UWL and Notre Dame are cultivating a dynamic learning environment that prepares students and teachers for success.
Written by UW-La Crosse
Link to original story: https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/a-powerful-partnership-mue/
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham on sweeping three-game series against Knicks
Cade Cunningham had 42 points on 17-of-33 shooting with 13 assists and seven rebounds against New York.
Sophomore TJ Nadeau scored 25 points and senior Orlando Lovejoy added 24 as the University of Detroit Mercy beat the Milwaukee Panthers, 91-86, on Friday in Detroit.
The win was the third in a row for the Titans as they moved to 13-13 on the season and 10-7 in the Horizon League, where they are still in the hunt for a home playoff game.
Nadeau was 8-of-14 from the floor and a career-tying 6-of-10 from three, and Lovejoy was 7-of-13 overall and a perfect 10-of-10 at the charity stripe with seven rebounds and four assists.
UDM will look to extend its winning streak to four in a row when it hosts Green Bay on Senior Day Saturday. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
Shorthanded Thunder get past Nets
Jared McCain scored 21 off the bench and Chet Holmgren had 15 points and seven rebounds to help lift the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-86 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
The Thunder won for the third time in four games, while the Nets have lost three straight and six of their last eight.
Oklahoma City was again without reigning Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous- Alexander, who is sidelined due to an abdominal strain, and Jalen Williams, who aggravated a right hamstring strain just before the All-Star break.
Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 22 points and nine rebounds but was just 1 of 9 from beyond the arc. Nolan Traore added 17 points and Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in 12 points and eight boards.
No. 7 Purdue sinks rival Indiana
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points and Fletcher Loyer and Omer Mayer each added 18 as No. 7 Purdue routed visiting Indiana 93-64 on Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purdue (22-5, 12-4 Big Ten), which has won five of its last six, never trailed while sending Indiana (17-10, 8-8) to its second straight loss.
The Boilermakers led by as many as 34, shooting 64.7% from the field, compared to 52.2% for the Hoosiers, and held a plus-15 edge on the glass.
Loyer and Mayer both drilled four 3-pointers while combining for just one miss from long range.
Lamar Wilkerson led Indiana with 20 points while Tayton Conerway (12), Tucker DeVries (11) and Reed Bailey (10) followed in double figures. Conerway dished seven assists. Sam Alexis led the Hoosiers with three rebounds.
Local schedules
Men
Friday
▶ College Park 131, Motor City 124
▶ Green Bay 73, Oakland 68
▶ Detroit Mercy 91, Milwaukee 86
Saturday
▶ Michigan vs. Duke, 6:30
▶ Davenport at Saginaw Valley State, 3
▶ Northern Michigan at Ferris State, 3
▶ Grand Valley State at Lake Superior State, 3
▶ Wayne State at Parkside, 4
▶ Eastern Michigan at Toledo, 5
▶ Western Michigan at Central Michigan, 5
Sunday
▶ College Park at Motor City, 3
▶ Ohio State at Michigan State, 1
▶ Green Bay at Detroit Mercy, 1
▶ Milwaukee at Oakland, 3
Women
Saturday
▶ Davenport at Saginaw Valley State, 1
▶ Northern Michigan at Ferris State, 1
▶ Grand Valley State at Lake Superior State, 1
▶ Wayne State at Parkside, 2
▶ Massachesetts at Central Michigan, 1
▶ Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 1
▶ Buffalo at Eastern Michigan, 1
▶ Robert Morris at Oakland, 2
Sunday
▶ Michigan at Iowa, noon
▶ Michigan State at Minnesota, 8
▶ Detroit Mercy at IU Indy, 1
Have additions of Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas re-energized the Bucks?
The Milwaukee Bucks have stacked wins even with Giannis Antetokounmpo unavailable. Can it last? We discussed on the Point Forward Podcast.
NEW ORLEANS – The Milwaukee Bucks conclude their two-game season series with the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at the Smoothie King Center, and the Bucks look to match their longest winning streak of the season against one of the worst teams in the NBA.
Milwaukee is 23-30 overall and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference but come into the contest against New Orleans having won two straight and five of six. The Bucks’ longest, and only, win streak of the season was three in a row from Feb. 3-6. They beat the Pelicans in overtime on Feb. 4 as part of that run.
New Orleans is 15-41 and tied with three other teams for the second-fewest wins on the season. The Pelicans did win two of three heading into the break, however.
Is Giannis playing?
No.
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting closer to a return from the soleus muscle strain in his right calf, though, as he participated in half of a practice Feb. 19. Antetokounmpo said at the all-star game Feb. 15 that he feels 100% but admitted he needed to go through some live practices before being cleared. Antetokounmpo re-injured the calf Jan. 23.
What is the Bucks record without Giannis?
8-15
Milwaukee has won five of those games since Antetokounmpo reinjured the calf Jan. 23.
Bucks vs. Pelicans has NBA draft implications
Beyond just securing a much-needed victory, it is in the Bucks’ best interest to beat the Pelicans from an offseason perspective. The Pelicans have the right to swap draft position with the Bucks as a remainder from the 2020 Jrue Holiday trade.
That means if the Bucks were to earn the No. 1 pick, the Pelicans would swap their higher position.
Unfortunately for New Orleans, it traded its right to that swap to Atlanta. That means the Pelicans are not in a position to “tank” and win fewer games than the Bucks.
Heading into league action Feb. 20, the Pelicans had a 52.1% chance of winning a top four pick in the draft lottery. The Bucks had 13.9% chance.
- Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
- Myles Turner, out (right calf strain)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (right calf strain)
Bucks probable starters
- Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ Green
- Forward: Kyle Kuzma
- Center: Jericho Sims
What time is the Bucks game?
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Wesley Matthews and Stephen Watson on the call.
Bucks vs. Pelicans odds
New Orleans is a 4.5-point favorite over Milwaukee with the over/under set at 222.5 points, per BetMGM.
Each week, a member of TMJ4’s staff goes to a local fish fry destination and reviews their product. This week, Community Correspondent and Traffic Anchor Kidd O’Shea visited Pitch’s in Milwaukee:
Friday night fish fry with my parents and my partner Kyle at Pitch’s Lounge and Restaurant on Humboldt might have just set a new standard for me in Milwaukee.
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We started with a drink at the bar, and before we even ordered, we overheard two different people recommending the pan-fried perch. That was all we needed to hear — decision made. Great call. The perch was perfectly cooked, lightly crisp on the outside, tender and flaky inside, and they give you a really nice portion of fish. At $20.95, it feels like a solid value for the quality and size.
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I went classic with my sides — hashbrowns and coleslaw — and added a cup of the clam chowder, which was rich and comforting without being overly heavy. A bread basket comes for the table (always appreciated), and you can even upgrade to a full sourdough loaf for an extra $5 if you want to go all in.
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Jimmy took great care of us at the bar, and Susan, one of the waitresses, mentioned she watches TMJ4 News Today every morning — which made it feel even more like home.
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It was so good I forgot to take a picture until I was halfway through.
Great food, generous portions, warm service, and that unbeatable Milwaukee Friday fish fry vibe.
Pitch’s is located at 1801 N. Humboldt Ave., Milwaukee. Visit their website here.
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