Education
Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
County Creating Community Centers
Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.
Apr 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Rise of Washington H.S. Chess Team
Coach Michael Moore took team from nowhere to 11th in the state.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Referendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts
GOP proposal restricts referendums, which have been on the rise.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Every School A Sanctuary
Immigrant students organize to create safe havens in MPS schools.
Apr 7th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
80% Want More State K-12 Funding
New poll also finds 75% of state residents are happy with their local schools.
Mar 25th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
MPS School Uniform Policy Faces Criticism
Won’t achieve its goals, critics say. Parents divided, survey found.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
School Spending Referendums Highest Ever
83 referendums in 2016, 77% approved, totaling $1.35 billion.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
