Education
Choice Schools Still Being Debated
New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.
May 30th, 2017 by Steven WaltersAction Needed on Student Debt Crisis
Our proposal provides help. Trump budget makes things worse.
May 25th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPassing Rate on GED Plummets
Local students struggling to pass newer, tougher GED test.
May 23rd, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHot Summer Milwaukee Returns
2nd year of program offers education, recreation and camps.
May 18th, 2017 by Amanda ManiscalcoKochs Big Donors to Colleges
Giving more than $1 million to state's public, private colleges.
May 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRural Areas Need Voucher Schools
The lowest performing school district in the state is in a rural area.
May 4th, 2017 by Will Flanders and Collin RothTransportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon HintzMore Public School Funds for Vouchers
Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusStudent Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Analiese EicherFederal Medicaid Critical to Schools
State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Jon PeacockWould Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy