Education
UW System Needs Reorganization
Create true regional governance and move power away from Madison.
Jul 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
Will Teachers Desert Wisconsin?
Many teachers say they feel undervalued. And statistics show turnover of teachers and a reduction in education candidates.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Paul M. Doro
MPS and Non-Profits Teamed Up to Rescue Carver Academy
School that was failing "by every measure" is now changing its culture.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are Needed
Legislators' push for top-down management will damage UW System and chase away top faculty.
Jul 8th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
UW Shouldn’t Hide Finalist Names
Provision slipped into budget allows universities to hide names of top candidates for key positions. No other state agencies enjoy this exemption.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Teens Learn Work Skills at Cafe @ Large
Local teens hone business and barista skills at Cafe @ Large
Jun 29th, 2015 by Madeline Kennedy, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Is Teach for America “Problematic”?
Milwaukee school board members have complained about the program. A TFA corps member responds.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Laney Keeshin, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Doesn’t Milwaukee Embrace Charter Schools?
Data shows they work better than MPS schools, but board adamantly opposes them.
May 20th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Five Truths for Urban Teachers
Classes of 30 to 40 students and the toll of poverty are challenges, yet I love the students.
May 6th, 2015 by Laney Keeshin
How Local Economy Hurt by UWM Cuts
Epic Creative, a fast-growing West Bend company, depends on graduates of UWM's excellent film department, which faces cutbacks.
Apr 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
Seeking New Vision for Wisconsin Education
Meeting of statewide educators and community leaders finds a need to rethink UW System and better connect it to business and K-12 schools.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by John Torinus
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
