Dan O’Donnell on why the Wisconsin Legislature must step in and stop Milwaukee from using a regressive sales tax increase to force payment of a political bailout on its poorest citizens Read More As Goes Milwaukee…
As Goes Milwaukee…
Chris Abele
Walker Unveils $4.5 Million Economic, Workforce Development Plan for Milwaukee
MacIver News Service – Gov. Scott Walker joined Milwaukee leaders on Friday in rolling out a comprehensive new strategy for improving some of the city’s most economically depressed areas and helping job seekers find employment. Read More Walker Unveils $4.5 Million Economic, Workforce Development Plan for Milwaukee
Where is the Urgency in Fixing Milwaukee’s Failing Schools?
By MacIver Institute President Brett Healy – In the wake of Demond Means’ resignation as head of the OSPP, the MPS board will hold a retreat to “discuss issues related to governance practices and policies of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.” We wonder if they’ll discuss the tough questions about how to reform the district’s failing schools. Read More Where is the Urgency in Fixing Milwaukee’s Failing Schools?
Means-Abele “Reform” Plan Desperately Clings to Failed Status Quo
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 the Battle Over MPS, Will Abele and the Milwaukee Teachers’ Union Pick What Is Best for Our Children or Their Own Self-Preservation?
How community leaders could choose the union status quo at MPS over the dreams of our children is mind-blowing. MPS graduates less than 60 percent of students in four years, only a quarter of students are proficient in English, and fewer than 17 percent of students are proficient in math. During the last Badger Exam, a whopping 53 percent of MPS students scored “below basic” on math. Read More In the Battle Over MPS, Will Abele and the Milwaukee Teachers’ Union Pick What Is Best for Our Children or Their Own Self-Preservation?