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Vote Fraud Uncovered at Nursing Home?

By MacIver Institute -

“My grandpa can’t even tell you how old he is or what the date is,” said Johnny Koremenos, who is certain his grandpa did not request the forms he ultimately initialed.

Peter Koremenos’ application for Absentee Ballot was filled out on the same day he registered to vote, October 6, 2010. That form does list a witness on his application, Cathi Wright, who listed her address as the Linden Grove nursing home as well.

Who is Cathi Wright?  Read More Vote Fraud Uncovered at Nursing Home?

Driscoll: New Student Standards a Tough Step in the Right Direction

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The current differences between “Proficient” on the WKCE and “Proficient” on the NAEP are significant. Moderator Alan Borsuk’s opening statements made it clear that Wisconsin’s scores will drop significantly thanks to the new metric and the lack of comprehensiveness of the old one. As a result, student achievement scores are likely to drop significantly even if these students perform the same or even improve in the coming years.  Read More Driscoll: New Student Standards a Tough Step in the Right Direction

Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Janesville Make up over 42 Percent of State’s Educational Staff Reductions

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By Christian D’Andrea MacIver Institute Education Policy Analyst On Wednesday, the Department of Public Instruction unveiled data that showed that jobs in Wisconsin’s public schools had decreased by over 2,300 positions. A closer look into this data shows that three…  Read More Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Janesville Make up over 42 Percent of State’s Educational Staff Reductions

Other Teachers’ Union Reps Steamed at MTEA, Say New Concessions Proposal That Would Help Them Would Also Aid Governor Walker

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MacIver News Service | March 13, 2012 11:05 pm Wisc Teachers’ Union Officials Lay Out Bare Knuckles Political Concerns in Letter to Colleagues [Milwaukee] The leaders of the largest local teachers’ union in Wisconsin are seeking legislation that would allow…  Read More Other Teachers’ Union Reps Steamed at MTEA, Say New Concessions Proposal That Would Help Them Would Also Aid Governor Walker

George Mitchell on Journal Sentinel Coverage of School Choice Data: Flawed Reports, Substandard Journalism

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By George Mitchell Special Guest Perspective for the MacIver Institute February 27, 2012 During the last year, three different reports have claimed to compare the academic achievement of students in the Milwaukee Public Schools with students in the Milwaukee Parental…  Read More George Mitchell on Journal Sentinel Coverage of School Choice Data: Flawed Reports, Substandard Journalism