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It's wrong not to teach what's right  There are a number of
positives that the Milwaukee Public Schools system can tout.
Newsweek recently ranked Rufus King High School as the best
public high school in Wisconsin. But drastic changes are sorely
needed to ensure not only the future viability of the school
district but also the long-term success of its overall student
population.  Whether we eventually move toward an appointed
School Board, smaller individual districts or an internal
overhaul, the situation will continue to worsen if MPS does not
make a genuine commitment to character development.  Character
development is a critical part of transforming MPS students into
successful citizens who can contribute to society. While
academic knowledge of the sciences, arts, languages, technology
and mathematics is vital, I believe that MPS must dedicate
resources to establishing an ethical framework for every child
who walks through its doors. While I r