Statewide School Choice Expansion on the Ropes?

By MacIver Institute - May 11, 2015

Education, Education Reform, School, School Choice, Schools, Statewide School Choice, Voucher Expansion, Vouchers, Wigderson

MacIver Perspective by James Wigderson – It was disappointing to learn state Sen. Paul Farrow does not believe that Wisconsin will see the full expansion of school choice this year. At a school choice roundtable Farrow was quoted in the Waukesha Freeman, “I understand the governor has full removal of the cap with the current formula. I don’t know if that’s going to be achievable.” Read More Statewide School Choice Expansion on the Ropes?

Money Should Follow the Student, It Is That Simple

By MacIver Institute - April 2, 2015

Choice, Education, Education Reform, School, School Choice, Voucher Expansion, Vouchers, Wigderson

MacIver Perspective by James Wigderson – In the parade of widows and orphans to protest against spending cuts in the upcoming state budget, it’s not surprising to see the school districts leading the way. That said, it is a little surprising to see Waukesha School District Superintendent Todd Gray as one of the banner carriers for the cause. Read More Money Should Follow the Student, It Is That Simple

Gov. Walker Proposes Bold Education Budget

By Policy Staff - February 3, 2015

2015-17 Budget, Accountability, Charter Schools, Education, Education Reform, Scott Walker, Voucher Expansion, Vouchers

Governor Scott Walker did not shy away from educational reforms in his 2015 State Budget Address. The second-term administration proposed sweeping changes that included a statewide school voucher program, A-F grades for all publicly funded schools, the creation of a statewide independent charter school authorizer, and a $141.9 million per-pupil funding supplement in 2016-17. Read More Gov. Walker Proposes Bold Education Budget