Wisconsin Must Advance School Choice

By MacIver Staff - July 28, 2020

Charter Schools, homeschooling, Julian Bradley, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools budget, MPS, Private Schools, Public Education, School Choice, Schools, Teachers Union, Virtual Schools

Expand parental choice and allow more students to attend the school of their choice? Or abolish school choice and force all children to attend the local public school? Read More Wisconsin Must Advance School Choice

The Best Schools in Wisconsin

By MacIver Staff - January 18, 2020

Budget, Charter Schools, Education, Public Schools, School Choice

By Ola Lisowski – What do Wisconsin’s best schools have in common, and how do they differ? A closer look into state report cards can tell us. Read More The Best Schools in Wisconsin

2018 School Report Cards: Spotlight on Milwaukee, Racine, Choice and Charter

By Ola Lisowski - November 29, 2018

Achievement, Charter Schools, Department of Public Instruction, DPI, K-12 Education, MPS, Report Cards, RUSD, School Choice, School Report Cards

By Ola Lisowski – Wisconsin schools and districts appear to be trending in the right direction according to the Department of Public Instruction’s latest report cards for the 2017-18 school year. Having already examined the results as a whole, let’s take the time to focus in on some districts and schools of interest. Read More 2018 School Report Cards: Spotlight on Milwaukee, Racine, Choice and Charter

As America Celebrates School Choice Week, Wisconsin Has Work To Do

By Brett Healy - January 28, 2016

Charter Schools, Education, Private Schools, School Choice, School Choice Week

Special Guest Perspective by James Wigderson – As we celebrate National School Choice week, Wisconsinites should be celebrating. It’s been over 25 years since former Governor Tommy Thompson signed the law that allowed the first school choice program with private schools participating. While we have much to be thankful for, not all of our children have equal opportunity in their education. Read More As America Celebrates School Choice Week, Wisconsin Has Work To Do

Superintendent Cheatham Upset Legislators Want To Fix Madison’s Achievement Gap?

By MacIver Institute - June 15, 2015

Achievement Gap, Charter Schools, Education, Education Reform, Jennifer Cheatham, Madison, Madison Metropolitan School District, MMSD, Schools

MacIver Perspective by Brett Healy – Cheatham should not have been surprised because, as she knows all too well, Madison has one of the worst achievement gaps in the state. It is the dirty little secret that no one in Madison likes to talk about. Read More Superintendent Cheatham Upset Legislators Want To Fix Madison’s Achievement Gap?