Education
Gov. Walker Fails To Act On Student Debt Crisis
The average student debt for Wisconsin’s class of 2016 graduates is over $30,000.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Analiese Eicher
Choice Helps Few Public School Students
68% of voucher students already attended private schools.
Sep 24th, 2017 by Carol Lenz and Jim Bowman
New Mural For Anna F. Doerfler School
Artist Muneer Bahauddeen creates multicultural mural with students from the school.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future
MPS youth apprenticeship program serves 250 students this academic year
Sep 20th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Webster Secondary School to Close
MPS cites declining enrollment. School board will make final decision.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Spending Falls Below National Average
First time in modern memory. Driven by statewide salary, benefits decline.
Aug 29th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
In Defense of School Choice
Sorry, Rep. Taylor, vouchers aren’t about making a profit, but giving parents choices.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Dr. Will Flanders
How Teach for America Helps MPS
70 TFA members attend summer institute to prepare for teaching.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Inside ALEC’s War on Public Education
Its general is Betsy DeVos, keynote speaker at annual conference I attended.
Aug 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
Aug 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
NRA, Others Want Gun Classes
Opposed by Madison schools, backed by Bear Hunters Association.
Aug 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
