By David J. Ferreira and Chris Sinacola President Biden is currently weighing a massive cancellation of federal student loan debt. It's easy to see why. The nation's total student debt load now … [Read more...]
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Experts Who Lived Through, Studied Education Reform in New Orleans Speaking in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (March, 2015) - With proposed legislation under discussion to bring to Milwaukee some of the education reform efforts that affected New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the Milwaukee Board … [Read more...]
When parents go wild
Jarett Fields ER Room: By Jarett Fields When the Department of Public Instruction released its second annual school report cards, the results sent a clear message to parents. The report card … [Read more...]
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Moderate senators call for action on education reform
Washington, D.C. – As committee work progresses on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), a group of Senate moderate Democrats including Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl sent a statement … [Read more...]
School funding reform includes major wins for Milwaukee
Taylor applauds plans’ focus on high-poverty districts ( MADISON ) Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement this week upon the announcement of the “Fair Funding For Our … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle, Superintendent Evers submit State’s second round ‘Race to the Top’ application
Governor Jim Doyle this week announced that Wisconsin has submitted its second round Race to the Top application to the U.S. Department of Education. The application is strongly supported by teachers, … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle signs Education Reform Bill
Governor Jim Doyle last week signed into law Senate Bill 437 – education reform legislation that will help turn around struggling schools in Wisconsin, particularly in Milwaukee. “This new law is a … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle, education leaders announce education reform legislation
Governor Jim Doyle earlier this week joined State Superintendent Tony Evers and state and local education leaders to announce education reform legislation that will help turn around struggling … [Read more...]
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Why great teachers matter to low-income students
By Joel I. Klein, Michael Lomax and Janet Murguía In the debate over how to fix American public education, many believe that schools alone cannot overcome the impact that economic disadvantage has … [Read more...]