Wisconsin
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Study Ranks Every School in Wisconsin: Voucher Schools Outperform Traditional Schools in Reading
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its second annual report comparing school academic performance across Wisconsin, Apples…
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Milwaukee Teachers Union Pushes Back against District’s Plan to Save Money
Milwaukee teachers union members turned out in force Tuesday night to push back against administration proposals to shift more costs…
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Wisconsin Student Sues Principal How Banned T-Shirts with Guns on Them
Matthew Schoenecker likes guns and T-shirts showing guns. But when the freshman wears the latter to Markesan High School, he…
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State Education News
Western Wisconsin Educator Jailed, Accused of Having Online Sexual Relationship with Minor
A faculty member in the Glenwood City, Wis., School District could be charged as early as Friday for allegedly having…
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Must-Reads
Federal Investigation Found 100-Plus Examples of Racial Disparities in Milwaukee Public Schools Suspensions
A federal investigation into alleged racial disparities in the way Milwaukee Public Schools disciplines students uncovered more than 100 instances…
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Wisconsin Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse Found Dead in his Garage
An investigation into sexual abuse allegations against a former Nicole Teacher revealed troubling results. Two days later, David Johnson was…
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Federal Education News
Federal Investigation into Milwaukee District Finds Racial Disparities in School Discipline
A federal investigation into alleged racial disparities in the way Milwaukee Public Schools disciplines students uncovered more than 100 instances…
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Wisconsin Governor Signs $100 Million School Safety Legislation
In the wake of school shootings around the country, Gov. Scott Walker signed a $100 million plan Monday that would…
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Assembly Committee to Hold Hearing on School Safety Bills
Gov. Scott Walker toured three schools Monday as part of a last-minute push to convince the Republican-controlled state Legislature to…
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Must-Reads
Howard Fuller Drops Proposal after Teachers Union ‘Pitted Black People against Black People’
Longtime school choice advocate Howard Fuller has withdrawn a proposal to move his charter school into Milwaukee's North Division High…
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Governor Scott Walker Offers $100 Million Plan to Boost School Safety in Wisconsin
A day after high school students around the nation skipped class to demand gun restrictions, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued…
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Milwaukee High School Teacher Turns in Son Accused of Sex Trafficking Her Student
A Milwaukee man accused of prostituting a 17-year-old girl was turned in to police by her high school teacher, who…
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School Lockdown Drills Are Routine for Young Children, and Terrifying for Their Parents
In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings in Parkland, Fla., and in the wake of Sandy…
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Scott Walker Working on Legislative Package to Address School Safety
Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday he is working with lawmakers on legislation to address school safety, though he wouldn’t divulge…
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WI Lawyers Offer Pro Bono Work to Students Who Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence
Students who plan to defy their schools' efforts to limit participation in next month's national walkout to protest gun violence…
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Two Unions File Federal Lawsuit Against Wisconsin’s Law That Curtailed Collective Bargaining
The lawsuit, filed by the Operating Engineers of Wisconsin Local 139 and Local 420, argues that Act 10 violates free…
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Study: Milwaukee Voucher Students More Likely to Enroll in College Than District Students
Students who attended a private school through the MPCP were more likely than similar students enrolled in public schools to…
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Madison District Discusses Adding Interior Classroom Locks in Wake of Florida Shooting
A Madison School Board member wants to improve safety at district schools after the deadliest high school shooting in history.
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Wisconsin Attorney General Open to Providing Gun Training to Teachers
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel suggested Tuesday that local school districts should have the option of arming teachers and said…
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Use of ‘Physical Force’ Prompts Firing of Sherman Middle Substitute Teacher
A substitute teacher fired last week at Sherman Middle School was removed from the classroom after using “inappropriate physical force”…
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All Milwaukee 5-Year-Olds to Start Next School Year with College Savings Account
Funds for the College Savings Account Initiative have been accumulating through the city, which has invested $75,000.
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Critics Claim Wisconsin Special Needs Vouchers Are a Threat to Public Schools
The cost of the program, which the state recoups by reducing funding to local school districts, is expected to triple…
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Social Media Threat Prompts Police Presence at Milwaukee’s Riverside High School
Milwaukee police were stationed at Milwaukee's Riverside High School on Tuesday in response to an alleged social media threat involving…
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320lb Milwaukee School Officer Accused of Body-Slamming 11-Year-Old Boy
The complaint charges Charles T. Smith, 60, with physical abuse of a child, intentionally causing bodily harm.
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Video Shows Massive Fight in Milwaukee High School
The fight broke out on Friday, February 2. Milwaukee police said several female students were involved.
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