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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
