Education
The Return of Phonics
New state DPI leader pushing schools for greater use of phonics.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Leaders Reject Ban On Indian Mascots
Proponents of policy "shocked” and “disappointed” by WI Association of School Boards’ vote.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerReport Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014
State’s students less college ready, ‘alarming' black vs white achievement gap.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Hasn’t Restored Aid to Schools
Huge decline in aid in last decade helped fund tax breaks for wealthy, still hasn’t been made up.
Feb 1st, 2020 by Tamarine CorneliusGOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerProgram Seeks 100 Schools to Do Solar
Joint venture of solar foundation and Midwest Renewable Energy seeks 100 cooperating schools in state.
Jan 29th, 2020 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioPrivate School Vouchers Boost State Economy?
So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public RadioDo Selective Schools Help Poor Students?
If not, what's their real purpose?
Jan 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerBasketball Coach Demands Good Grades
Pulaski/Carmen H.S. coach Melvin White pushes players to score on and off the court.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Rationale for MPS Referendum
Despite scare stories, ballot initiative asks for annual funding increase of $87 million, not $640 million.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerHow Does Residency Change Affect Teachers?
24% of MPS teachers now live outside city. Does that matter?
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Terry FalkState’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Spencer Black