Ola Lisowski, Author at RightWisconsin

What can we learn from the best schools in the state?

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Jan 2, 2020 | Features

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

Madison’s Grading Floor and the Delaying of Adulthood

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Dec 30, 2019 | Features

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

NAEP Results 2019: A Focus on Milwaukee

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Nov 24, 2019 | Features

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

2019 Education Report Cards: Districts Fare Worse, Schools Fare Better

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Nov 13, 2019 | Features

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.

MPS Board Resolutions Reflect Union Priorities: Staffing over Students

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Nov 6, 2019 | Features

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

The Sad State of Politifact’s Lying About Student Achievement

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Oct 29, 2019 | Features

When proficiency numbers are hard facts, how far can parties go to deny the truth?

The Education Crisis at MPS

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Oct 20, 2019 | Features

Unfortunately, the district’s primary focus appears to be providing full employment to as many adults as possible, no matter the financial consequences.