Tag: peace
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Milwaukee school receives national honor
The Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee is celebrating a major national honor. The school has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School, one of the highest recognitions a federally … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-school-receives-national-honor/70000843
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‘Trust-based giving works’ — HAPA founder invites Milwaukee community to invest in Hmong students
“In 2022, we at Hmong American Peace Academy received the largest gift in our school’s history: $3 million from MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists,” said Dr. Chris … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691c032e271f41d0aff3717ddbf49190&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f11%2f17%2fgiving-hapa-founder-milwaukee-hmong-students.html&c=14530864332870871966&mkt=en-us
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🌱 Patch AM: Greendale Panthers vs Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy (EL) and 13 more events
The article 🌱 Patch AM: Greendale Panthers vs Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy (EL) and 13 more events appeared first on Greendale Patch. Hello Greendale! Stay connected with the latest updates from … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/patch-am-greendale-panthers-vs-hapa-hmong-american-peace-academy-el-and-13-more-events/ar-AA1NIlQc
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Hmong American Peace Academy promotes generational change
At Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee, history and culture is more than a subject — it’s a modern version of the American Dream. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-american-peace-academy-promotes-022547177.html
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Hmong American Peace Academy plants seeds for generational change
Hmong history and culture isn’t just a subject at one Milwaukee school. It’s ingrained into a modern version of the American Dream. Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-hmong-american-peace-academy
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Hmong American Peace Academy to receive Northwestern Mutual funding for four projects
Northwestern Mutual Foundation is pledging $4.5 million in 2025 to support 70 local schools and nonprofits, according to a June 17 news release. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-american-peace-academy-receive-100921955.html
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Hmong youth capture Hmong culture in Milwaukee through national storytelling initiative
Local Hmong youth recently celebrated their culture and heritage with a storytelling exhibition. It was on display at the Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-06-25/hmong-youth-capture-hmong-culture-in-milwaukee-through-national-storytelling-initiative
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its foundation. In this role, Tevlin will lead … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Continuum Architects’ Vaishali Wagh finds creativity in constraints
When Vaishali Wagh first designed a high school facility for the Hmong American Peace Academy several years ago, the project was coming in over budget. The Milwaukee charter schoo … Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/11/06/continuum-architects-planners-vaishali-wagh.html
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Students visit Hunger Task Force farm to learn about different types of food, healthy eating
On Tuesday, local students enjoyed mild temperatures at the Hunger Task Force farm in Franklin. Twenty kids from Allen-Field Elementary and Hmong American Peace Academy got a cha … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/students-visit-hunger-task-force-farm-in-franklin-to-learn-about-different-types-of-food-healthy-eating
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Here are 7 culturally specific groups helping domestic abuse survivors in Milwaukee
So far this year, there have been 15 domestic violence-related homicides in Milwaukee County, with seven occurring in April, according to the Sojourner Family Peace Center, the largest service … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/7-culturally-specific-groups-helping-143126527.html
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Why are the flags flying at half-staff in Wisconsin on Wednesday?
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #223 ordering American flags and the Wisconsin state flag to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/05/15/why-are-flags-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-today/73697658007/