Education
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
$8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers
Multi millions in campaign donations, mostly from out-of-state voucher supporters.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap
New Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement created.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj and Keith Schubert, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Superintendent’s Race Cost $1 Million
More than three-fourths of money spent to reelect Tony Evers.
Jul 21st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker, Darling Flip Flop on Vouchers
Their new message to school choice supporters: Drop dead.
Jul 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
YWCA Program Replaces GED
20-week program for adults certified by state DPI has 85% success rate.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Huge New Christian School Serves Latinos
St. Augustine Prep, south-side private school, has Olympic-sized pool.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
