Isolation and Echo Chambers on the Information Superhighway
It is vital for the future of this nation that we rediscover the humanity of those who may disagree with us on one issue or another.
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Will Flanders
Statewide School Savings in a Pandemic Year
Districts with the largest savings appear to have gotten the bulk of it through reduced transportation costs.
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No Relationship Between Spending and Academic Outcomes in Wisconsin Schools
The data shows us that contrary to popular belief, there is little correlation between spending and student outcomes.
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Wisconsin Still Has Worst Achievement Gap in Education
Student achievement is largely stagnant, and gaping racial achievement gaps persist.
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Court Victory Ensures DPI Cannot Play Games with School Choice Data
Mandating a full, public release will give those on all sides of education issues in the state a fair shot to let their voice be heard.
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No Evidence of Systemic Racial Bias in Police Shootings
It is high time to get beyond the wild claims that are spreading riots and violence across our state and nation.
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Governor’s Mask Mandate Has No Effect on Virus Spread
Average positivity rates for this period are actually slightly higher than for the period preceding the mandate.
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Wisconsin School Districts Have Administrative Bloat to Blame for Budget Failures
The new budget pressures from COVID-19 ought to force some critical reexamination of how resources are allocated and whether funds are being spent efficiently.
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Allow Alcohol Home Delivery During Pandemic
Many of the restaurants and breweries that are a regular part of our lives during “normal” times are struggling to stay afloat and keep people employed.
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Coronavirus Panic No Reason to Expand Medicaid
Let’s not let panic over the Coronavirus lead Wisconsin down a policy path which we will come to regret in the future.
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