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Medicaid Claims Majority of New State Spending During 2015-17
New State Budget Also Has Major Implications for Education and Transportation
Nov 12th, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Milwaukee School Named After Ben Carson
The Benjamin Carson Academy of Science "fails to meet expectations." Remind you of anyone?
Nov 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
UW-Milwaukee hosts annual GIS Day, with free workshops on geographic data software
The UWM GIS Council will host its annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave.
Nov 7th, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
13th annual event offers resources for Latino families of students with special needs
Foro Latino set for Friday, November 6 at South Division High School
Nov 6th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Report Explores Metro Milwaukee’s Changing School Leader Workforce
An analysis of public school leaders in Greater Milwaukee
Oct 30th, 2015 by Public Policy Forum
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the MPS Takeover Information Released by DPI
“One thing is clear after yesterday’s update, the misguided architects of this power grab have failed at their own game.”
Oct 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
MPS’ Academy of Accelerated Learning honored as 1 of 10 Spotlight Schools in state
Only school in southeastern Wisconsin to be recognized; comes with $25,000 DPI grant
Sep 30th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Will Pulaski and Carmen Schools Partnership Get Okay?
Supporters say it could improve Pulaski's poor results, but teachers union and some board members may resist.
Sep 29th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Governor Scott Walker Proclaims September as Workforce Development Month
Throughout the month of September, DWD leaders and regional workforce partners will recognize Workforce Development Month through a variety of events.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Questions Remain on “Opportunity Schools”
Republican plan giving Abele power over low-performing MPS schools offers few details.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Joe Yeado
MPS earns $35.6 million in competitive grants to support students, highest total in 3 years
Funds support early childhood education, improving school climates, improving achievement, before/after school programs, arts education
Aug 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Voucher Schools Still Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities
Four years after receiving a complaint against voucher schools for discriminating against students with disabilities, Wisconsin still isn’t holding these schools accountable.
Jul 20th, 2015 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Deserved Better Than This Budget
Democrats proposed more than 50 amendments and Republicans rejected every one.
Jul 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Who is Scott Walker?
The real, profusely documented story of the man who would be president.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Teachers Desert Wisconsin?
Many teachers say they feel undervalued. And statistics show turnover of teachers and a reduction in education candidates.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Paul M. Doro
Why Doesn’t Milwaukee Embrace Charter Schools?
Data shows they work better than MPS schools, but board adamantly opposes them.
May 20th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Today in JFC: More prison beds instead of public school funds
“Today, Republicans created a pipeline to prison rather than a pathway to the American Dream for our school children.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
MPS’ GE Foundation Schools narrowing student achievement gaps
Schools improving faster than national average in reading and math
Apr 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
Reagan's Alethia Tilford is a 2015 Presidential Scholars semifinalist
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
MPS Commitment Schools Show Improvement
Federally funded schools have raised student achievement in reading and math.
Mar 29th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
How Good Are Charter Schools?
The data is very encouraging, so why are liberals so opposed?
Feb 11th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Statement by President Michael Bonds, Ph.D., regarding the New Opportunities for Milwaukee document
Milwaukee Public Schools was not sent a copy of this plan, which was provided to the district by the news media.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM
Nov 24th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
72% of MPS High School Students Are Truants
"Habitual students" have at least 5 unexcused absences per semester. Many get picked up by police.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
MPS Targets Underperforming Schools
14 schools will each get $300,000 in federal funds as part of three-year "Commitment Schools" program.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Woodlands Wins National Award For Character-Based Education
Independent charter school will receive 2014 National School of Character in Washington, D.C.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
15 MPS schools honored by the state for ‘Beating the Odds’
Schools have higher rates of poverty than three-quarters of the schools in Wisconsin and have above-average reading and math achievement compared to similar schools
Sep 4th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
How Diploma Mills Rip Off Milwaukee Students
Fly-by-night agencies selling fake GED degrees are hard to track down. Part II of series.
May 27th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Diploma Mills Prey on Milwaukee’s Adult Students
Online high schools promise GEDs, but deliver worthless sheets of paper. Part I of series.
May 23rd, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
All Girls, All Latino
Notre Dame Middle School is a choice school where test scores, until recently, were high.
May 12th, 2014 by Henry Greening
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
MPS Board passes plan to improve achievement at persistently low-performing schools
All 48 schools receiving lowest rating on state report card to receive turnaround support; 25 to receive more substantial intervention as Commitment Schools
Feb 28th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Will Walker Change State’s School Standards?
Once again, Walker threatens to replace Common Core standards. Is he bluffing?
Jan 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Representative Goyke Authors Resolution Regarding Sudden Closure of LifeSkills Academy: Denied by GOP Party Line Vote
Today State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) put forward a resolution in the Wisconsin State Assembly that addresses the sudden closure of LifeSkills Academy in Milwaukee on or about December 12, 2013.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Gov. Walker, Don’t Use Free Speech as a Scapegoat
Governor signals he will sign bill protecting racist team names and mascots
Dec 18th, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
The Fake GED Industry
Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Mike Grebe’s Conservative Cudahy Condo
It's just a short walk from the Bradley Foundation, where Grebe battles daily to turn us all conservative.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
New Education Statistics Show Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Families Able to Afford Private Schools
Republicans choose unaccountable private school voucher expansion over adequate resources to public schools
Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
High-performing teacher-led schools could be evicted under lawmakers’ proposals
Even after amendments, legislation could force sales of schools recognized nationally for excellence
Oct 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Schools Want Earlier Start Date
MPS and other districts say it would improve student achievement, but tourism industry opposes change.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done
Thirty-four MPS schools are rated meets expectations, exceeds expectations or significantly exceeds expectations in the second year of DPI report cards, up from 29 schools in the first year.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
How School Choice Got Expanded Statewide
Deal by GOP legislators and pushed by voucher lobbyists expanded it beyond Gov. Walker's proposal.
Sep 3rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
Cash the Check, Lawyers Benefit From Controversy at Capitol
New laws passed by Walker and GOP keep getting challenged in court.
Aug 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Uncertain Outlook for Milwaukee Public Schools?
Poverty, crime and retiree benefits all are issues for MPS, Thornton tells conference on schools.
Aug 9th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
TeamUp Centers Send More Kids to College
Two MPS-run community centers helped more than 3,500 city students prepare for college.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Choice Schools Leave Disabled Students Behind?
As voucher schools expand to more cities, critics complain they don't serve disabled students.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Rory Linnane
Public School Staff Hasn’t Declined
Despite state changes, Wisconsin schools held steady last year, but are down by 5,200 positions since 2009.
Jun 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
GOP wraps up budget panel work spending money taken from school kids on tax break for the rich
Press Release from Rep. Barca, Rep. Mason, and Rep. Ricards.
Jun 5th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
MPS’ Rufus King wins national ACT award for college and career readiness
Rufus King International School is the only high school in the nation to receive the award
May 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Voucher Lobby
Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.
May 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin School Voucher System May Not Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Justice Says
In a letter released this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told Wisconsin that the state must ensure that students with disabilities who attend or seek to attend the state’s taxpayer funded voucher schools “do not encounter discrimination on the basis of their disabilities.”
May 2nd, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Racine public school students test higher than private voucher school counterparts
Republicans’ already faulty argument for voucher expansion evaporates entirely with new data
Apr 23rd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
MPS state test score results largely mirror state trend
Results reflect new higher expectations for students across Wisconsin
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Did State Pick the Wrong Bidder?
Skyward rose to become the biggest student information system provider. But the Wisconsin business lost a state bid to a Minnesota company.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Pridemore Thrown Out of School
State Superintendent candidate ejected for interfering with vote at Washington H. S. polling place.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Evers Vs. Pridemore
The battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and challenger Don Pridemore.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Doyle at Milwaukee Evers Gig
Governor Jim Doyle was in Milwaukee yesterday.
Mar 24th, 2009 by Michael Horne
Feds Stop Funding School, Library Internet and Phone Service
Two months ago, the federal grants stopped.
Oct 4th, 2004 by Michael Horne
How Scott McCallum Plans to Raise Your Taxes
Sometime in the coming week, Gov. Scott McCallum will be meeting secretly with lobbyists in Minocqua, of all places, to discuss a plan to cut school spending and force property tax increases as a way to balance the state budget.
Nov 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Superintendent Burmaster Slaps The Governor Around
My, how times have changed.
Sep 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Wisconsin Short-Changed By Its Top Foundation?
With the resignation of Michael Joyce, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is looking for a new president.
Jul 12th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Can the New State Superintendent Succeed?
Herbert Grover is not impressed with the credentials of Elizabeth Burmaster, the new State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jul 2nd, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
