Education
Wisconsin Has 4th Biggest Education Cuts
Education funding has gone down 13%, more than all but three states.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusMPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?
Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Liberals Imitate Right Wing
Their stance on Abele and charter schools is just as close-minded as right wingers.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonDespite Budget Cuts, UWM Keeps Innovating
More partnerships, more patents, more research, more endowment funds.
Nov 18th, 2015 by John TorinusBill Forces 3-Year Wait for School Referendums
Fine print shows schools whose funding referendums fail must wait 3 years to relaunch.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusMilwaukee School Named After Ben Carson
The Benjamin Carson Academy of Science "fails to meet expectations." Remind you of anyone?
Nov 9th, 2015 by Michael HorneVote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises
Harris changes position, school board okays it, opponents question decision.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Schools Are Over-Testing Students
New study of big city schools, including Milwaukee, shows way too many standardized tests being given.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyWalker Highway Plan May Cause Education Cuts
Using general fund rather than highway fund may lead to more cuts for schools and UW.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusHow MPS Changed School Expulsions
Echoing national trends, school board has moved away from “zero tolerance.” Here’s why.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Terry FalkMarching Towards Ideological Conformity
Ideology prevents Republicans from offering real solutions. Ditto for liberal charter school haters.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson7 Ways to Fight the Brain Drain
UW System cuts don't help, but taking the right steps can improve system and retain graduates.
Oct 14th, 2015 by John Torinus