This enriching education combines academics with social and emotional learning experiences to support a child’s overall well-being.
When scholars complete the fifth grade, they leave Browning School prepared for middle school coursework and ready to contribute to their new school communities with confidence and care.
Common Core State Standards
The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on Common Core State Standards. These standards were developed with teachers, school administrators, and experts to prepare all children for college and the workforce.
Ambitious Instruction Plan
The Milwaukee Public Schools Ambitious Instruction Plan recognizes and celebrates that our students come from many cultures and backgrounds. This plan focuses on high-quality, culturally appropriate teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that every student develops reading, writing, and math skills in ways that are meaningful to their individual life and experiences. Our staff work together to understand each learner, find appropriate ways to assess and improve their progress, and make sure that students can apply what they have learned in productive ways in school and in their community.
Reading/Language Arts
Students from K3 through fifth grade are taught reading, writing, and oral language for 90 minutes a day. Every classroom has its own library featuring multicultural histories and stories from Black Lives Matter and First Nations Studies to Hispanic heritage and cultures.
Math
Educators implement effective teaching practices so students learn, practice, and apply critical math skills in standards-based lessons. Coming in 2025, our STEAM Lab will be a destination for hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that encourage scholars’ creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Art, Music, and Physical Education
Specialist teachers lead art, music, and physical education classes. Scholars learn about mind-body wellness, grow as artists who beautify our campus with their creations, and study and perform the music of many cultures in weekly classes.
Library Media Center
Weekly visits to our Library Media Center give students access to a wealth of print and digital reading materials and learning tools and technologies.
Social and Emotional Learning
Educating the whole child means providing equal opportunities so all Browning School scholars can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Teachers develop classroom routines, and model healthy communication and calming skills to help students feel secure in school, manage the big emotions of childhood, and refocus on lessons when necessary.
Special Education
MPS serves all children with disabilities, including cognitive, physical, emotional, learning, hearing, vision, and speech disabilities. Our special education teachers, regular education teachers, school social worker, school psychologist, and administration work together to meet students’ needs.
If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child’s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education or specialized services, please call (414) 874-8493, or learn more about Specialized Services.