With the inauguration of Gov. Scott Walker and members of the Senate and Assembly behind us, the new legislative session is officially underway. Wisconsin’s lawmakers have a busy spring ahead of them as several issues are rising to the forefront of Badger State politics. One of the biggest pieces of that puzzle is the state of K-12 education. Read More Major Education Reforms Expected in 2015?
2014 was full of big national stories. From Obamacare failures to federal scandals and depressing milestones, there was rarely a dull moment from our dysfunctional government in Washington. Check out the most impactful national stories for 2014. Read More Grubergate, Common Core & The IRS: 2014’s Biggest Stories
The calendar has flipped over to September, and that means back-to-school season is in full swing. For Wisconsin’s children and their parents, the start of this school year will be like the start of any school year – new academic subjects to master, new school supplies to purchase and a whole new set of teachers to get to know. Read More 2014-15 School Year a Turning Point for Education in Wisconsin?
Can the Legislature and the stakeholders pass new standards quickly enough so school districts do not “waste” time teaching the existing Common Core standards? Read More Gov. Walker Calls For The Repeal Of Common Core But What Is Next?
Yesterday, Governor Scott Walker surprised many political insiders when he called upon the Legislature to repeal the state’s Common Core education standards. Here is a sampling of reactions to the Governor’s statement: Read More Reaction to Governor Walker’s Call to Repeal Common Core Standards