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Milwaukee Ranks Second-to-Last Amongst Major Districts Where Funding Follows the Student

By MacIver Institute -

Even when the funding follows the child, Milwaukee’s public schools are barely treading water compared to national counterparts. When it comes to districts that base their funding on individual students and their characteristics, Wisconsin’s largest district proved to only be better than Baltimore when it came to educational outcomes.  Read More Milwaukee Ranks Second-to-Last Amongst Major Districts Where Funding Follows the Student

Post-Crescent Wrong to Reject Better Education Options for Children

By MacIver Institute -

Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. An ever-changing generation of children needs dynamic methods to engage them in the classroom and challenge them in ways that aren’t always available in traditional schools. That’s what these independent 2R charter schools are providing, and the evidence shows that it’s working.  Read More Post-Crescent Wrong to Reject Better Education Options for Children

Post-Crescent Wrong to Reject Better Education Options for Children

By Policy Staff -

Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. An ever-changing generation of children needs dynamic methods to engage them in the classroom and challenge them in ways that aren’t always available in traditional schools. That’s what these independent 2R charter schools are providing, and the evidence shows that it’s working.   Read More Post-Crescent Wrong to Reject Better Education Options for Children

UPDATE: Act 10 Savings up to $2.7 Billion

By MacIver Institute -

An in depth analysis by the MacIver Institute of local and state savings brought on by Wisconsin 2011 Act 10 has found that tax payers have saved $2.7 billion since the law was enacted. Act 10 changes for state employees have helped Wisconsin not only balance its budget, but cut income taxes by nearly $650 million and property taxes by $100 million over the next two years.  Read More UPDATE: Act 10 Savings up to $2.7 Billion

UPDATE: Act 10 Savings up to $2.7 Billion

By MacIver Institute -

[Madison, Wisc…] An in-depth analysis by the MacIver Institute of local and state savings brought on by Wisconsin 2011 Act 10 has found that tax payers have saved $2.7 billion since the law was enacted. Act 10 changes for state employees have helped Wisconsin not only balance its budget, but cut income taxes by nearly $650 million and property taxes by $100 million over the next two years.   Read More UPDATE: Act 10 Savings up to $2.7 Billion

Journal Sentinel Analysis Misleads on Independent Charter Performance in Milwaukee

By MacIver Institute -

For the second straight year, Milwaukee’s independent charter schools have earned the highest average score in the district when it comes to public education. The city’s 2R charter schools – independent charters that are authorized by either the City of Milwaukee or the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – had a report card score that was nearly seven points higher than the district’s traditional public schools.  Read More Journal Sentinel Analysis Misleads on Independent Charter Performance in Milwaukee