Education

• Data Wonk

  The Charter School Dilemma

  Nov 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  They perform better and are supported by most black voters — but opposed by most white Democrats.

• The Contrarian

  Did DPI Break the Law?

  Nov 12th, 2019 by George Mitchell

  To make choice schools look bad, it manipulated state test data.

• Regent’s UW President’s Search Criticized

  Nov 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer

  Search committee includes no faculty, staff or non-regent students.

• Right-Wing Groups Sue DPI On Test Scores

  Nov 8th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff

  They claim “selective” release of data. DPI says it followed state law.

• Data Wonk

  NAEP Test Results Bad News for MPS

  Nov 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  They’ve also gone down for the state. How can we do better?

• Op Ed

  Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms

  Nov 6th, 2019 by John Torinus

  Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.

• State ACT Scores Dip In 2019

  Nov 1st, 2019 by Rich Kremer

  Down slightly from prior years but still higher than the national average.

• The Educator

  MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”

  Oct 29th, 2019 by Terry Falk

  Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?

• UW System President Ray Cross to Retire

  Oct 25th, 2019 by Rich Kremer

  Has held leadership roles within UW System since 2011.

• The State of Politics

  The Legacy of Morris Andrews

  Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters

  He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.

• Private School Vouchers Cost $350 Million

  Oct 18th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff

  Public schools lose millions, led by $37 million deducted from MPS funding, DPI data shows.

• Op Ed

  Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System

  Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim Kohlhaas

  Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.