Dr. Demond Means, commissioner of the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program.
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More Than 100 Wisconsin School Districts Seeking More Funding Through Referendums
Educators say Legislature not adequately funding public schools.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Why Is A Wauwatosa School Board Member Suing His Colleagues?
Mike Meier alleges open meetings violation in approval of gender identity curriculum.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Evan Casey
How Should Schools Approach Diversity?
The politics of race and equity in education has caused backlash locally and around the country.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Terry Falk
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
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
Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools
Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted
Jul 5th, 2016 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Republican Takeover of MPS is a Failure
Resignation of Takeover Czar a Victory for Milwaukee Children
Jul 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Jobs Now
Julie Meyer, 20th District Assembly Candidate, Praises Demond Means’ Decision to Abandon Chris Abele’s MPS Takeover Plan
Julie Meyer is a 29-year MPS teacher that believes the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program is a threat to the existence of public education in Milwaukee
Jun 29th, 2016 by Julie Meyer
Statement regarding the resignation of Dr. Demond Means from the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recognize Dr. Means' service to education and children in our area and agree that actions must be child-centered.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Takeover Commissioner Demond Means’ Resignation a Victory for Milwaukee Students and Community
“We will continue to resist any attack on our community’s fundamental democratic rights that would remove public institutions from the control of our publicly elected school board,” said MTEA President Kim Schroeder.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
MPS Creates More Community Schools
New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Update regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
No decision was reached today.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
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
MPS Board President Mark Sain, Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver issue statement regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recently requested a meeting with County Executive Abele and Commissioner Means to discuss an alternative to the OSPP proposal.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
On MPS, Adults Turn in Homework Late
Milwaukee leaders deserve failing grade on Partnership Program.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Ola Lisowski
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
County Executive Abele, Dr. Demond Means Make Announcement on OSPP Timeline
"Even though MPS agrees with us that this law is not ideal, we are asking them to be open to a conversation with us about how we can implement the law in the most productive way possible."
May 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan
They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.
May 21st, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
PolitiFact Wisconsin Issues “Pants on Fire” Rating to Claim that OSPP Commissioner Wants to “Gut” MPS
Did Means really say that? In a word: No.”
May 20th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Why Urban School Chiefs Fail
The lessons of former MPS superintendent Gregory Thornton’s firing in Baltimore.
May 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Chris Abele and Demond Means Miss Key Facts About the Community Schools Model
"It’s important to note that Community Schools are more than community partnerships."
May 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
OSPP Affirms Commitment to Community Schools
Some schools within MPS are already utilizing a community schools model, in partnership with the United Way.
May 12th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Legal Opinion: OSPP Plan to Preserve Funding for MPS, Protect Our Public Schools Meets the Law
Amid questions raised about the legality of the proposal Dr. Means and County Executive Abele sought a formal legal opinion.
May 11th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
MPS Asked to Say YES to Protect Public Schools
Opportunity Schools Partnership Program Launches Website to Inform Public on Proposal to Keep Funds, Students, and Employees in MPS
May 10th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
How Will Demond Means Change MPS?
New "Recovery District" leader says tough decisions, more dollars needed.
Feb 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Ten Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Abele made right choice in Demond Means
“I believe Mr. Means has what it takes to get the job done.”
Nov 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Appoints MPS Graduate, Long-Time Public School Advocate Dr. Demond Means Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Program
Dr. Means is a graduate of Milwaukee’s Riverside University High School.
Nov 12th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Riverside, Rufus King alums will square off in flag football to fund scholarships, breast cancer research
5th-annual contest to be held July 26 at Custer Stadium
Jul 21st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
