Campaign Finance Reports
2016 - July Continuing - $3,612 - 13 contributions
2016 - January Continuing - $1,304 - 8 contributions
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Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
The Failure of Corporate Charter Schools
They haven’t done so well in Milwaukee.
May 18th, 2021 by Terry Falk
The MPS Agency Superintendents Hate
Efficiency office created in 2010 reports to board members. But is it needed?
Jan 16th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
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
Who Will Win the Elections?
The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?
Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Vote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises
Harris changes position, school board okays it, opponents question decision.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
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
Republican Plan for MPS Attacked
Bonds says plan would be devastating financially and lay off hundreds of staff.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
School Board Members Up for Re-election
But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
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 Board President Demands Reporter Be Replaced
Bonds demands Erin Richards get pulled from MPS beat, Journal Sentinel refuses, and whole thing descends into a bizarre comedy.
Oct 31st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Thornton Is Leaving MPS
It's all about moving back home, not about frustration with Milwaukee.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Terry Falk
Why Did Thornton Leave?
The loss of MPS superintendent raises troubling questions about public education in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
MPS isn’t Coke or Pepsi, it’s Walmart
America's suburban landscape has become littered with empty blight inducing big-box stores. As Walmart uses up a market, the company shutters stores and moves on to the next neighborhood, leaving hulking vacant boxes and thousands of empty, litter-filled parking spots in its wake.
Jan 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
