Education is Celebrated Even as Funds are Cut from Malaika Early Learning Center

MILWAUKEE - Aug. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Education is Celebrated Even as Funds are Cut from Malaika Early Learning Center

 

Milwaukee, WI – (August 7, 2013) Located on 1st Street and Auer Avenue in the northeast Milwaukee neighborhood of Harambee, Malaika Early Learning Center is a state-licensed childcare center and a private, choice-eligible four- and five-year-old kindergarten program that provides a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow. Enrolled children are from neighborhoods all across the city of Milwaukee. Over 90% of these families are at, or below the federal low-income levels.

The school is impressive.  The children are happy.  The staff is proud. 

Classrooms are led by licensed, certified staff and are neat, clean, and bright -- everything a parent could ask for.  The school boasts low 7:1 student-teacher ratios, music education by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, art education with Artists Working in Education, nature exploration with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, French language classes with the Alliance Francaise and free transportation available to and from school.  Greatschools.orgrates Malaika 5 of 5 stars.

As a choice school, Malaika relies on parents electing to send their children to their facility.  But as a new school year approaches, a reduction in funding and declining enrollment threatens this impressive community resource.

But, the staff is dedicated and hopeful.   They work collaboratively with families to establish a strong academic, social and emotional foundation in the lives of Milwaukee’s economically disadvantaged children (6 weeks old to 5K), all of whom deserve opportunities for excellence in education regardless of their socio-economic situations or family structure; a service much needed, yet sadly, highly underutilized.

Early childhood programs are the most cost-effective way to ensure the healthy development of children in poverty and offer the greatest social and economic returns to society

Despite its funding barriers, Malaika will hold its annual Back to School Open House/ Picnic this Saturday, August 10.  This is a fun-filled outdoor event for children and their families. And despite its funding issues, the school has reached out to community organizations to donate supplies for this year’s giveaway.

The law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has donated backpacks for the children in support of their mission.  "It's important to take care of our community. We need to provide opportunities for our children and make sure they have a fair start in school," said Attorney Michael Hupy.

Malaika Early Learning Center is located at 125 West Auer Avenue in Milwaukee.  The phone number is 414.562.4997 or visit www.malaikaelc.org.

 

Hupy and Abraham, S.C.

Founded in 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, personal injury law firm Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has a proven record of success with large settlements in serious cases, collecting $100s of millions for 1,000s of satisfied clients.  The firm has a long-established reputation of providing sound legal representation to accident victims, securing fair compensation for its clients and giving back to the community.    

 

The law firm, which has offices located in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, handles personal injury cases including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death and pharmaceutical and medical device class actions.

 

The firm’s sixteen experienced attorneys are committed to going above and beyond the call of duty for their clients by tirelessly representing them to the best of their ability while being involved in the local community—from raising funds for local charities to participating in safety and accident prevention initiatives.  In 2012, the firm donated more than $200,000 to more than 100 community organizations.

 

Year after year, Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has received top ratings from a number of national and local organizations and was voted Best Personal Injury Lawyers by the readers of the Shepherd Express in 2011 and 2012 and named Best Personal Injury Law Firm by voters in the WISN

 A-List poll in 2012.

 

To learn more about Hupy and Abraham, S.C., visit their website at www.hupy.com.