MacIver Institute Statement on the Resignation of Dr. Demond Means

By Brett Healy - June 29, 2016

Press Release – Today’s sudden resignation of Opportunity Schools commissioner Dr. Demond Means symbolizes the toxic atmosphere that has hindered the critical goal of creating better opportunities for the students trapped in failing Milwaukee schools. Brett Healy, president of the MacIver Institute, issued the following statement in response to news of Dr. Means’ resignation… Read More MacIver Institute Statement on the Resignation of Dr. Demond Means

Sen. Darling: Why I Refuse to Give Up on Milwaukee Kids

By Brett Healy - June 27, 2016

Special guest perspective by Senator Alberta Darling – As Milwaukee goes, the rest of the state goes. I refuse to give up on the students in these schools. Far too many students in MPS are trapped in failing schools. Parents should be able to send their kids to a quality school no matter where they live in our state. Read More Sen. Darling: Why I Refuse to Give Up on Milwaukee Kids

Under Gov. Walker, School Referendums Held on Off-Elections are 25% More Likely to Pass

By MacIver Institute - June 24, 2016

A MacIver Institute analysis reveals that school referendums held on off elections are 25 percent more likely to pass and that while the number of referendums and proposed and approved has increased under Walker, the price tag of each one has gone down. Read More Under Gov. Walker, School Referendums Held on Off-Elections are 25% More Likely to Pass

Protesters Rally Against Reform Plan Aimed at Failing Milwaukee Schools

By Brett Healy - June 23, 2016

Activists gathered on Monday to voice their opposition to an education turnaround plan intended to reform the lowest-performing schools in Milwaukee. Among the several dozen demonstrators, passions ran high, and protesters denounced the plan as a “takeover” of Milwaukee schools. One speaker said the plan is racist. Read More Protesters Rally Against Reform Plan Aimed at Failing Milwaukee Schools

Violence Against Teachers: Dan O’Donnell Talks About Growing Problem

By Brett Healy - June 17, 2016

MacIver News Service – A recent radio documentary by WISN’s Dan O’Donnell publicized shocking details of the growing problem of violence against teachers from a reliable source – actual teachers. The MacIver Institute recently spoke with O’Donnell about his story and the explosive allegation that the administration at MPS is deliberately hiding the problem from the public because of political pressure. Read More Violence Against Teachers: Dan O’Donnell Talks About Growing Problem

Means-Abele “Reform” Plan Desperately Clings to Failed Status Quo

By Brett Healy - June 15, 2016

Special Guest Perspective by James Wigderson – The Opportunity Schools plan put forward by Milwaukee Co. Executive Chris Abele and OSPP Commissioner Demond Means makes it clear they want nothing to do with OSPP. In fact, their statements tell us they are willing to do everything they can to undermine the legislature’s intentions in creating the law. Read More Means-Abele “Reform” Plan Desperately Clings to Failed Status Quo

In Milwaukee, the Adults Turn in Homework Late

By Brett Healy - June 1, 2016

By MacIver Institute Research Associate Ola Lisowski – In the saga that is the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program (OSPP), the adults in the room have turned in their homework late.
Read More In Milwaukee, the Adults Turn in Homework Late

Empirical Studies on School Choice Overwhelmingly Find Positive Effects, Review Shows

By Brett Healy - May 31, 2016

MacIver News Service – A review of 100 empirical studies on school choice has shown that the overwhelming majority of studies find positive effects on students, schools, and community culture. Of the 100 studies examined, 87 found positive effects, 10 found no visible effect, and three found a negative effect. Read More Empirical Studies on School Choice Overwhelmingly Find Positive Effects, Review Shows

Empirical Studies on School Choice Overwhelmingly Find Positive Effects, Review Shows

By Brett Healy - May 25, 2016

April Election Goes Smoothly as Voter ID Fears Fail to Materialize

By Brett Healy - May 13, 2016

Press Release – Claims that Wisconsin’s Voter ID law would suppress turnout and create chaos at the polls evaporated as Wisconsinites voted in droves on April 5th. The MacIver Institute, American Majority, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty comment on the high-turnout election. Read More April Election Goes Smoothly as Voter ID Fears Fail to Materialize