NAEP Results 2019: A Focus on Milwaukee
Milwaukee 8th grade students were behind the pack, scoring an average of 22.0 points lower in math than the average for large cities.
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Ola Lisowski
2019 Education Report Cards: Districts Fare Worse, Schools Fare Better
At 27.4 out of 100 points, North Division High School at MPS had the worst school score in the state. Just 1.9 percent of students at North Division are proficient in math, and 1.0 percent are proficient in English language arts.
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MPS Board Resolutions Reflect Union Priorities: Staffing over Students
Recent MPS board resolutions highlight the focus employee issues receive, often over and above student success issues.
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The Sad State of Politifact’s Lying About Student Achievement
When proficiency numbers are hard facts, how far can parties go to deny the truth?
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The Education Crisis at MPS
Unfortunately, the district’s primary focus appears to be providing full employment to as many adults as possible, no matter the financial consequences.
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Wisconsin Taxpayers Rejoice: $13.1 Billion in Tax Relief Since 2011
A new memo from Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) shows that Wisconsin taxes have fallen by more than $13.1 billion since 2011.
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The MacIver Institute’s State of K-12 Education: 2019 Edition
Back-to-school season is upon us, which can only mean one thing. No, it is not the...
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Top 10 Ways to Improve the Joint Finance Budget
If there is a need to increase spending, the state should pay for it directly and not increase borrowing.
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Finance Committee Passes $536 Million Tax Cut Package, Finishing Its Work on 2019-21 Budget
“We probably spent more than we would have liked,” Nygren said. “That’s part of the compromise of legislating in split government.”
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$1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in School Referenda Tuesday
Forty-eight districts across the state are asking voters to approve projects ranging from brand new schools, to operating costs, and security upgrades.
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@WILL on Twitter
2 days ago
Research Director @WillFlandersWI finds proposed @MilwaukeeMPS referendum could cost state $200 million additional dollars, and out-state districts would likely suffer.
https://t.co/HPpKIp4yGz?
Research Director @WillFlandersWI finds proposed @MilwaukeeMPS referendum could cost state $200 million additional dollars, and out-state districts would likely suffer.
https://t.co/HPpKIp4yGz?
2 days ago
If a proposed $640 million referendum for @MilwaukeeMPS passes, local taxpayers won’t be the only ones on the hook. A referendum of this size would result in as much as $200 million additional dollars in state money to Milwaukee Public Schools.
https://t.co/HPpKIp4yGz?
If a proposed $640 million referendum for @MilwaukeeMPS passes, local taxpayers won’t be the only ones on the hook. A referendum of this size would result in as much as $200 million additional dollars in state money to Milwaukee Public Schools.
https://t.co/HPpKIp4yGz?
2 days ago
Milwaukee Referendum Would Cost STATE TAXPAYERS Additional $200 Million! by @WILawLiberty https://t.co/lPU8x2sJC6
Milwaukee Referendum Would Cost STATE TAXPAYERS Additional $200 Million! by @WILawLiberty https://t.co/lPU8x2sJC6
3 days ago
Taxpayers around the state should be concerned about @MilwaukeeMPS's proposed referendum. They aren't just raising taxes on themselves, but would also pull in millions in additional state aid.
https://t.co/tbcVHgR3ZH
Taxpayers around the state should be concerned about @MilwaukeeMPS's proposed referendum. They aren't just raising taxes on themselves, but would also pull in millions in additional state aid.
https://t.co/tbcVHgR3ZH
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