Ola Lisowski

In addition to eliminating program redundancies, the System will consolidate and streamline administrative operational functions including human resources, IT, and business services.

This year’s budget also includes the first phase of the $87 million operational referendum approved by voters in April.

We should think very carefully about putting any regulations we’ve lifted back into effect.

A clear disconnect exists between official rankings and student readiness for life after high school.

The last two state budgets significantly increased K-12 funding, but the proportion spent in classrooms has slightly dipped

What do Wisconsin’s best schools have in common, and how do they differ?

Narrowing the window of failure from 60 to 40 points doesn’t help students. It removes an important incentive that exists for good reason.

Milwaukee 8th grade students were behind the pack, scoring an average of 22.0 points lower in math than the average for large cities.

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.

Recent MPS board resolutions highlight the focus employee issues receive, often over and above student success issues.