Education
Kochs Big Donors to Colleges
Giving more than $1 million to state's public, private colleges.
May 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRural Areas Need Voucher Schools
The lowest performing school district in the state is in a rural area.
May 4th, 2017 by Will Flanders and Collin RothTransportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon HintzMore Public School Funds for Vouchers
Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusStudent Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Analiese EicherFederal Medicaid Critical to Schools
State schools got $107 million in 2015, helped pay for school nurses.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Jon PeacockWould Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCounty Creating Community Centers
Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.
Apr 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe 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 ServiceWhy Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyReferendum Bill Bad for Rural Districts
GOP proposal restricts referendums, which have been on the rise.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius