Near-Record Year for School Referendums
Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy The MPS Referendum Is Needed
The data shows MPS trails other metro area districts in per-pupil spending.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonWhy I’m Canvassing for MPS
Knocking on strangers doors? I couldn’t help wonder what I’d gotten myself into.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Chloe SmithPoll Shows Surprising Support for MPS
Most think MPS needs more funding and would back it in the referendum, poll shows.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyThe Rationale for MPS Referendum
Despite scare stories, ballot initiative asks for annual funding increase of $87 million, not $640 million.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Board of School Directors Votes to go to Referendum
A step toward getting schools our children deserve
Dec 20th, 2019 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsQuestions for Milwaukee teachers’ union on poll results
The poll raises more questions than it answers – How it was conducted?
Dec 12th, 2019 by Milwaukee Works, Inc.Say Yes To MPS Referendum
As a parent and longtime MPS volunteer, I’ve seen why the schools are a great investment.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Julie RowleyWould MPS Referendum Pass? Should it?
Poll shows city residents support increased funding for MPS, but referendum still faces obstacles.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson