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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
Rising Property Taxes Replace State Funding
Portion of local schools funding coming from state has plummeted since mid-1990s.
Aug 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Schools With Low-Income Students Can Succeed
But they tend to be charter schools. Will Abele use OSPP to create more?
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Can MPS Learn From the Data?
Its rejection of the Opportunity Schools Partnership is merely one sign the answer is no.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Marquette computer scientists awarded $1 million NSF grant to develop model for career change into computing
The award will build off an innovative I.T. Boot Camp Marquette computer scientists piloted in 2013.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Marquette University
Candidates Battle Over School Funding
GOP and Democratic legislative candidates offer dueling statistics. Who’s right?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
MPS Adults Once Again Fail the Children of Milwaukee
Healy calls the MPS school board’s poison pill plan insincere and disheartening
Jun 17th, 2016 by MacIver Institute
Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed
Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Governor Walker Announced $152,000 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools
DPI conducted the initial review of the 51 applicants from throughout the state, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
AG Schimel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Obama Administration’s Unlawful New Title IX Policy
Wisconsin has not chosen to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in our schools.
May 25th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Trauma-Informed Care Helps Heal Victims
Approach focuses on victims of childhood trauma, which can help in rehabilitating criminals.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan
They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.
May 21st, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Referenda Help Schools Hit by State Cuts
77% of 85 ballot measures asking for more local tax dollars have passed in 2016.
Apr 27th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
55 School Referendums Passed State-Wide
Voters show support for K-12 education, approve more spending in 55 of 71 referendums.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Gov. Walker Signs Parent-Based School Accountability Act
Wisconsin schools must comply with this legislation by September of 2016.
Mar 31st, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
Gov. Walker Signs Robotics Bill into Law
Under this legislation schools may apply to the Department of Public Instruction for a grant of up-to five thousand dollars.
Mar 25th, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
Green Bay Student Named “2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year”
Natalie Abbott, Owner of The West Hill Honey Company, will be Honored on April 21st at The Pfister Hotel
Mar 9th, 2016 by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker Announces Grants Available for TEACH Educational Technology Teacher Training
Grants for fiscal year 2016 are available to consortia of three or more eligible school districts.
Mar 3rd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Teaching Poor Kids Where They Live
Learning centers in subsidized housing target low-income and black achievement gaps.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Abigail Becker
9 Districts’ Voters Hiked School Taxes
9 of 11 districts in state with school spending referendums passed them in Tuesday election.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Senator Lazich Applauds Approval of Senate Bill 492
“The passage of SB 492 is a step in the right direction to creating a safer learning environment for our students.”
Feb 16th, 2016 by Mary Lazich
Alliance School Is National Trend-Setter
The anti-harassement, anti-bullying philosophy of MPS Charter school emulated by others.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Ryan McCarthy
Did Democrats Overreact to ACT Scores?
The claim that state dropped from 2nd to 41st on ACT scores is simply wrong.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
How to Save the Middle Class
Wisconsin leads nation in middle class decline. How can state reverse trend?
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Joel Rogers
Wisconsin Going Backwards on Achievement Gap
Critics say changes in state education programs could worsen black-white learning gap.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Abigail Becker
State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap
Despite decades of efforts to close gap, little improvement has occurred.
Dec 19th, 2015 by Abigail Becker
