Content referencing Sara Shaw
Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing
Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling
Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers
Aug 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
State’s Students Missed Nearly a Month of School Last Year
Chronic absenteeism climbing since start of pandemic, particular high at MPS.
May 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
How Did MPS Do During the Pandemic?
State tests show improvement in skills. National test shows less encouraging results.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Terry Falk
What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?
It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Terry Falk
What Teacher Shortage?
There is no national shortage. But in Milwaukee and Madison there’s a problem. First in a series.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Schools Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic
Study finds enrollment in state’s schools still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth
Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Schools Spend Relief Funds on Tech, COVID-19 Safety
Some schools are also hiring counselors and tutors to help children that fell behind during at-home education.
May 21st, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Southeastern Wisconsin Has Teacher Shortage
There aren't enough graduates in the region to fill all the openings.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
