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The Paradox of Voucher Schools
They work better than MPS schools for minority students. Yet most Democrats oppose them.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools
Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'
Apr 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
MPS Is Just As Bad as Police Department
Both are racist systems and both need wholesale reform.
Apr 18th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
DPI Finds Burlington Schools Racially Biased
School system took discriminatory actions and tolerated racially hostile environment, ruling finds.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Underly Defeats Kerr In State Superintendent Race
Deborah Kerr conceded just after 9:30 p.m.
Apr 6th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Kerr Supports Voucher Program, Decentralizing DPI
State superintendent candidate Kerr has been an ardent supporter of reopening schools.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Underly Running on Education Equity, Ending Vouchers
As a candidate for state superintendent, Underly has backing of state teachers union.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Reconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards
Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Evers Proposes COVID-19 Child Care Aid
Spending $132 million in federal funds for this requires GOP legislators' approval.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
