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Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Tuesday
Learn more about the many races and candidates for this overlooked election
Apr 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Liberal Group Spends $225,000 on Evers
Greater Wisconsin Committee buying TV ads in Milwaukee, Green Bay areas.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Top Donors to Superintendent Candidates
Unions love incumbent Evers; corporate leaders back Holtz.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Evers, Holtz, Offer Real Clash On Issues
Incumbent state superintendent and challenger have fierce disagreements.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Lowell Holtz: What’s next?
"It is clear that voters can’t trust Lowell Holtz to provide them with the full story," said Amanda Brink.
Feb 25th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
5 Election Takeaways
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Lowell Holtz: Flip Flop #1: Local Control/Urban School Takeover Plot
Holtz and Humphries and a few unnamed business leaders had collaborated on a plan to takeover Wisconsin’s 5 largest school districts.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
John Humphries statement on Today’s Primary Election Results
"I look forward to seeing a vigorous public debate between the remaining candidates over the next 6 weeks."
Feb 21st, 2017 by John Humphries
Who Are Donors in Superintendent Race?
Evers backed by unions, Democrats, his opponents by Republicans.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Vote Tuesday
Learn more about the races and candidates for this overlooked election
Feb 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan: Questions Remain Unanswered
There are dozens of unanswered questions.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
ICYMI: John Humphries Proposes Another Consulting Contract to Benefit Himself
It included a tax-payer compensation package of $150,000, and a dedicated personal driver.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
ICYMI: Plot thickens for the Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan of Wisconsin’s 5 Largest School Districts
The Humphries-Holtz Takeover Plan would create a position in the Department of Public Instruction that would have unprecedented authority.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Tony Evers Doubles Previous Cash on Hand
Evers has $237,695 cash on hand.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Budget Boost Helps Wealthiest Schools
New funding in Walker budget targets school districts least in need.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
ICYMI: John Humphries Continues to be Out of Touch
"I am proud to use my voice to champion the needs of Wisconsin’s 860,000 school children."
Feb 6th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Despite previously supporting and testifying in favor of the Common Core, today John P. Humphries rolled out his plan to replace it.
Common Core has been adopted at the local level by over 400 school districts in Wisconsin.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Humphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core
John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Humphries
Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Tony Evers for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Incumbent is “right choice” to advocate for students; resist federal attacks on public schools
Jan 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
State Superintendent Tony Evers Budget Reflects Additional Funding for Rural Schools
Evers proposed a number of items to help rural schools.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Leads In Superintendent Race’s Cash
Incumbent has about $117,000, two challengers together raised $36,000.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Humphries Calls for Revamping School Report Cards to Make them “Genuinely Open, Honest, and Transparent.”
Candidate for State Superintendent calls existing report cards a “disaster”
Jan 19th, 2017 by John Humphries
Tony Evers shows statewide support heading into 2017
Heading into 2017, Tony Evers will have almost twice the resources he reported this same time in 2013, his last election cycle.
Jan 17th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Campaign Statement on Creation of State Board of Education
"We do not need more bureaucracy or more centralized control," said Amanda Brink.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
It’s time for Genuine Accountability for Educational Results in Wisconsin
Candidate for State Superintendent calls for creation of State Board of Education
Jan 12th, 2017 by John Humphries
Humphries Calls for DPI to Give Voters a Voice on ESSA Implementation
Warns Tony Evers is poised to unilaterally sign away unique opportunity for reform
Jan 9th, 2017 by John Humphries
Tony Evers wants more mental resources directed to our students
Tony Evers' campaign manager, Amanda Brink, expressed the following:
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Field Set for Private School Voucher Industry Campaign Cash Chase
‘Let the Shameless Pandering Begin’ as Two Candidates for Public Schools Head Seek to Snag Financial Support of Private School Voucher Industry
Jan 4th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Wisconsin Public Education Network Announces Full Time Executive Director
Appointment reflects strong show of statewide support for public school advocacy in Wisconsin
Dec 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Public Education Network
State Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
National Group Concludes Current DPI Leadership Continues to Fail to Prepare New Wisconsin Teachers
Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the NCTQ report concluding most Wisconsin teacher training programs are failing to prepare new elementary teachers:
Dec 7th, 2016 by John Humphries
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the Department of Instruction Budget Proposal
"This is a great plan to address the crisis created in our state’s schools.'
Nov 16th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Northern Wisconsin’s Decline in Children
In last five years, number of children dropped 3.2% statewide, but more than 10% in many northern counties.
Oct 23rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Johnny College Can’t Read
Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Announces New Broadband Contract Saving $8 Million Annually
Increases broadband capacity on BadgerNet Converged Network for government and educational entities
Sep 6th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
The New Bidding War for Teachers
Act 10 has opened door to bidding war and smaller, poorer districts losing out.
Sep 3rd, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Why Did State’s ACT Test Scores Plummet?
Actually achievement hasn’t dropped. But we were never as good as we claimed.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Terry Falk
Rising Property Taxes Replace State Funding
Portion of local schools funding coming from state has plummeted since mid-1990s.
Aug 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Governor Walker Announced $152,000 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools
DPI conducted the initial review of the 51 applicants from throughout the state, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Green Bay Student Named “2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year”
Natalie Abbott, Owner of The West Hill Honey Company, will be Honored on April 21st at The Pfister Hotel
Mar 9th, 2016 by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
2016 State of the City
Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016
Feb 8th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
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
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
How Schools Are Over-Testing Students
New study of big city schools, including Milwaukee, shows way too many standardized tests being given.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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
Wisconsin schools remain resilient
Historic K-12 cuts and massive voucher expansion can’t stop local schools
Sep 17th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the State of Education Address
"The most-recent voucher school to close its doors did so just nine days into the school year"
Sep 17th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Marquette Law School, College of Education to host half-day conference on critical K-12 education issues
The event is part of a continuing series of conferences on K–12 education sponsored by the Law School and College of Education, and is open to the public.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Marquette University
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
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
MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
Local and state leaders to join MPS Board members, Acting Supt. Driver at MPS' Thurston Woods Campus
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Coming War Against Common Core
Top priority for Republican legislators next year is to kill Common Core educational standards.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
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
New Moves to Bail Out the Bucks
Bradley Center and business leaders search for a clever way to subsidize the NBA team.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
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
How MPS Is Improving Instruction
Common Core Standards are changing schools here and statewide, but Tea Party Republicans object.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
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
Rep. Chris Taylor’s statement on Democrats’ proposal supporting funding for our public school children
Today, Democratic lawmakers, standing with State Superintendent Tony Evers, laid out a responsible, fair funding proposal for the approximate 870,000 school children throughout Wisconsin who attend public schools.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
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
Governor, state supt. nominate MPS’ Rufus King for national ACT award
MPS' Rufus King International School, state's high school nominee, to be recognized Monday
May 5th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
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
Winners and Losers
It was a good election for Scott Walker and conservatives but there were some bright spots for liberals.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
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
Every Politician in Town
Well, not quite, but the City's Birthday Party had a big turnout of politicians and insiders.
Feb 5th, 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
Why Can’t MATC Get A Good President?
Is it possible that no one wants to be president of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Jul 9th, 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
