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Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers
Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.
Jan 29th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Can MPS Be Fixed?
The school board seems opposed to any innovations that might fix struggling schools.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Taps Barca, Former Obama Official
Rep. Barca will run revenue department, Andrea Palm will run Health Services.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Cabinet Members
"This talented group of leaders will help our administration address the issues Wisconsin residents asked us to focus on."
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills
New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Experts Praise New State Superintendent
Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team
"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."
Dec 28th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Low Wages, Lack of Benefits Fuel Child Care Worker Shortage
Despite certification programs, high turnover persists
Dec 27th, 2018 by John Davis
Extraordinary Session Update: Legislature Approves Critical Reforms
Legislature approves administrative rulemaking reforms, tax reform; maintains DPI oversight
Dec 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Extraordinary Session Policy Items Flying Under the Radar
A lot of good but a few red flags
Dec 4th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
State Investigators Leave Teachers in Limbo
DPI investigations may present due process problems, appeals court judge writes.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council
"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."
Nov 29th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions
"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."
Nov 27th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Milwaukee Excellence is the Highest Rated School in the City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Excellence students take 120 minutes of math and reading each day in order to close enormous learning gaps identified when students enter the school.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Voters Approve $1.3 Billion More for Schools
Since 2012 state has cut school spending by cumulative $3.5 billon. Local referendums plugging the gap.
Nov 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
MPS shows modest improvement on state report card
MPS schools improve category ratings, have higher scores than last year
Nov 13th, 2018 by Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
Who Will Appoint State Superintendent?
If Evers doesn’t resign until taking office as governor, he could appoint his successor.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
MPS Charter Schools Work Better
So why doesn’t the school board embrace them?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker, Evers Talk Taxes, Health Care, Immigration At First Debate
Gubernatorial candidates also discuss criticism from former Walker cabinet secretaries; charges of plagiarism at Wisconsin's DPI.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
NRA Has Spent $4.33 for Every K-12 Student in Wisconsin to Buy Scott Walker
No Group Has Been a Bigger Obstacle to Reform Than the NRA and No Politician Has Gotten More of Their Money Than Scott Walker
Oct 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Students, educators have more opportunities for career exploration with launch of Inspire Wisconsin network
More than 230,000 students will be able to directly connect to businesses statewide as regions expand collaborative efforts
Oct 11th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Property Taxes Increase Under Walker
GOP tax shift continues to hurt Wisconsin schools and homeowners
Oct 5th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Invests Nearly $3.4 Million to Foster Thriving Neighborhoods and Educational Success
Funding aims to strengthen local communities, enrich education through supportive programming
Sep 27th, 2018 by Northwestern Mutual
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Governor Walker Announces $56,664 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools
"These financial literacy grants will help thousands of students to broaden their personal financial knowledge..."
Sep 7th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Celebrates the Opening of United Community Center Acosta Middle School’s New Facility
Commends school for focusing on high-demand fields: science-technology and skilled trades
Sep 5th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million in TEACH Grants Awarded for Educational Technology Training
Awarded for Educational Technology Training Funds to enhance training for 196 rural school districts, 172 rural public libraries
Sep 4th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area
8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.
Aug 4th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Why Roys Is Wrong On School Choice
And what this may say about the Democratic Party.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
McAdams Owes Victory to WILL
MU professor reinstated, was represented by Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Jul 6th, 2018 by George Mitchell
High Court Backs Evers Over Walker
Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Walker’s Former Prisons Chief Blasts Governor
Ed Wall endorses Democrat Evers for governor, does ad charging Walker mismanaged Lincoln Hills.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Can Tony Evers’ Laid Back Approach Win?
Some question his ability to be tough in campaign against Gov. Walker.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Laurel White
Matt Flynn’s Priorities for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites
"I believe in equality for all."
Jun 1st, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Governor Announces Winner of the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
Ms. Stanford Taylor was honored at a ceremony in the Senate Parlor at the State Capitol this afternoon.
May 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
School Uses Family Atmosphere In Education
Faith-based Cross Trainers Academy builds trust with students and families
May 30th, 2018 by Agnes Connolly, Justin Palmer and John Steppe
MPS Becomes Issue in Governor’s Race
Budget cuts, poor achievement, Walker’s call for state action heat up discussion.
May 20th, 2018 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Wisconsin Ranks 34th Nationally on the 2017 NAEP 4th Grade Reading Results
According to the WRC, the results are a disaster.
May 8th, 2018 by Robert Meyer
Walker Tries to Rig the System
He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.
May 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”
May 1st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
What Do Voters Want from Justices?
Screnock’s defeat suggests they want integrity, not a Supreme Court bought by special interests.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Voters Okay 56 of 66 School Referendums
$566 million in spending approved on April ballot, mostly for new construction.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million Available in Grants for TEACH Educational Technology Training for Teachers and Librarians
School districts and libraries encouraged to apply by May 4 deadline
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Investing in Rural Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Bill Helping Rural Community Libraries
"We were proud to increase funding for TEACH by $22.5 million in this budget."
Mar 14th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
How Are Our Schools Doing?
Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
School Districts Fail at Open Records
MPS the slowest at responding and Madison district charges by far the most.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Tom Kamenick and Libby Sobic
WILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL Study Explores How School Districts Comply With Open Records Laws
Report documents the average response time for open records requests for twelve of Wisconsin’s largest school districts.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
STEM Forward Honors Exemplary STEM Leaders in Southeastern Wisconsin
Three STEMMY Awards to be presented on Oct. 31!
Oct 27th, 2017 by STEM Forward
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Threatens Students Free Speech
Poised to Enshrine Right Wing Attack on Campus Speech as University Policy
Oct 4th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
School aid payments delayed amid GOP budget fiasco
Worse yet, Legislative Republicans budget actions cut rural school funding
Aug 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
WEDC, regional organizations launch statewide initiative to address workforce development needs
Statewide expansion of web-based platform will enable local employers to engage directly with students and help build talent pipeline
Aug 15th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
YWCA Program Replaces GED
20-week program for adults certified by state DPI has 85% success rate.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Governor Walker Announces a Record $3.9 Million in Youth Apprenticeship State Grants to Serve 4,300 Students
Wisconsin's YA program was authorized by state statute in 1991 as part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Passing Rate on GED Plummets
Local students struggling to pass newer, tougher GED test.
May 23rd, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Hot Summer Milwaukee Returns
2nd year of program offers education, recreation and camps.
May 18th, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin
Apr 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Leaders to Join Governor Walker in Awarding Fab Labs Grants Throughout Wisconsin
Lt. Governor Kleefisch, UW System President Cross, WEDC Secretary Hogan among those taking part in "Fab Lab Day" announcements on April 25
Apr 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
State honors 16 MPS schools
Schools are Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Schools of Recognition
Apr 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Schools
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
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Media Report Unmasks ‘Business Leader’ Behind Lowell Holtz Sleazy Election Deal to be Stephen Einhorn
Einhorn’s Previous ‘Anonymous’ Election Caper, Funding Racist Voter Intimidation Billboards
Mar 16th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Failure of Election Commission to Act Doesn’t Make Lowell Holtz’s Proposed Election Bribe Any Less Sleazy
‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’
Mar 15th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Lowell Holtz by Milwaukee, Rock County District Attorneys
Holtz Used Public Resources to Advance His Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Feb 28th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Evers, Holtz, Offer Real Clash On Issues
Incumbent state superintendent and challenger have fierce disagreements.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Lowell Holtz Expected ‘Outside Groups’ to Handle Fundraising and Organizing for His Campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction
Add Work Ethic to List of Ethics Lacking in Lowell Holtz
Feb 22nd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Lowell Holtz: Flip Flop #1: Local Control/Urban School Takeover Plot
Holtz and Humphries and a few unnamed business leaders had collaborated on a plan to takeover Wisconsin’s 5 largest school districts.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
John Humphries statement on Today’s Primary Election Results
"I look forward to seeing a vigorous public debate between the remaining candidates over the next 6 weeks."
Feb 21st, 2017 by John Humphries
One Wisconsin Now Statements on State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Voters Send Message of Support for Public Schools and for Public Officials With Integrity
Feb 21st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan: Questions Remain Unanswered
There are dozens of unanswered questions.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
ICYMI: Plot thickens for the Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan of Wisconsin’s 5 Largest School Districts
The Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan would create a position in the Department of Public Instruction that would have unprecedented authority.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
One Wisconsin Now Files Formal Complaint, Seeks Investigation of John Humphries, Lowell Holtz Attempted Election Bribe
No Question Proposed Deal is Sleazy, But is It Also Illegal?
Feb 16th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Humphries Proposes New Program Pairing Students with Regional Businesse
"For too long, Wisconsin has failed to systematically leverage and support local opportunities for student training across the state."
Feb 9th, 2017 by John Humphries
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Humphries Statement on Confirmation of Secretary DeVos
"We congratulate Besty DeVos on her confirmation as Secretary of Education"
Feb 7th, 2017 by John Humphries
Humphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core
John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Humphries
Humphries Statement on Governor Walker’s Rural Schools Proposal
John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Feb 1st, 2017 by John Humphries
Support for Betsy DeVos as Federal Education Secretary Another Lesson About John Humphries’ Priorities
We’re Learning the Only Thing You Can Trust is That Humphries Will Put His Political Ambition Before Best Interests of Wisconsin Schools and Kids
Jan 19th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Choice Schools Must Share Data
Voucher advocates like Scott Jensen were wrong; parents need to know achievement data.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Anneliese Dickman and Emily Van Dunk
DeVos All Wrong on Charter Schools?
Trump education appointee favors charter schools without accountability. Data shows they fail.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Humphries for Schools Statement Congratulating Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Thiesfeldt and Fields on Appointments to Key Position
"As co-chairs, they are showing the state that cooperation and common ground are the right path..."
Dec 9th, 2016 by John Humphries
Nearly one third of MPS schools move up a category on the latest State Report Card
Fifty-five MPS schools Meet, Exceed or Significantly Exceed Expectations on the latest State Report Card
Nov 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
John Humphries Officially Launches Campaign for State Superintendent
Pledges accountability, partnership and taking politics out of schools so that we can improve education for every child in Wisconsin.
Nov 16th, 2016 by John Humphries
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Signs of Progress at MPS
More families choosing the system and more students succeeding.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Darienne Driver
Why State’s MPS Takeover Plan Died
In changing state ratings to protect choice schools, Republicans ended up killing OSPP.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Statewide data shows improvement; more work needed to prepare all students for success
District continues work to promote student achievement
Oct 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding
Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Rep. Goyke Congratulates Milwaukee Public Schools and Stands with Dedicated Staff and Students
"I offer my sincere congratulations to Dr. Driver, the MPS School Board, Teachers, Parents, and Students. "
Oct 12th, 2016 by Evan Goyke
Milwaukee Public Schools No Longer Required to Participate in OSPP
District performance signals progress
Oct 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Rep. Neylon Statement on WI Robotics League Participation Grant Program
"This new program provides grants to high school students all across Wisconsin for starting and participating in robotics competitions."
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
More For Millionaires, Less For Our Schools
“My Republican colleagues’ budget priorities are out of whack.”
Aug 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Janet Bewley
