Education

Campaign Cash: Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Campaign Cash

Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion

Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.

Webster Secondary School to Close

Webster Secondary School to Close

MPS cites declining enrollment. School board will make final decision.

WisTax: School Spending Falls Below National Average
WisTax

School Spending Falls Below National Average

First time in modern memory. Driven by statewide salary, benefits decline.

Op Ed: In Defense of School Choice
Op Ed

In Defense of School Choice

Sorry, Rep. Taylor, vouchers aren’t about making a profit, but giving parents choices.

How Teach for America Helps MPS

How Teach for America Helps MPS

70 TFA members attend summer institute to prepare for teaching.

Op Ed: Inside ALEC’s War on Public Education
Op Ed

Inside ALEC’s War on Public Education

Its general is Betsy DeVos, keynote speaker at annual conference I attended.

The Contrarian: Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers
The Contrarian

Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers

School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.

Campaign Cash: NRA, Others Want Gun Classes
Campaign Cash

NRA, Others Want Gun Classes

Opposed by Madison schools, backed by Bear Hunters Association.

Campaign Cash: $8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers
Campaign Cash

$8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers

Multi millions in campaign donations, mostly from out-of-state voucher supporters.

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

MPS Targets Racial Achievement Gap

New Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement created.

Campaign Cash: Superintendent’s Race Cost $1 Million
Campaign Cash

Superintendent’s Race Cost $1 Million

More than three-fourths of money spent to reelect Tony Evers.

Op Ed: Walker, Darling Flip Flop on Vouchers
Op Ed

Walker, Darling Flip Flop on Vouchers

Their new message to school choice supporters: Drop dead.