We need more “lead” in “Read to Lead”
There was a hearing on Feb. 15 about Governor Scott Walker’s “Read To Lead” initiative. I don’t know what happened, but we do…
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Accountability must accompany growth
I have been writing about the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program – known colloquially as the voucher program – for almost as long as I…
Read MoreWill special needs kids get the help they deserve in MPS?
Wow! That was all I could say when I heard that the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled in favor of the Milwaukee…
Read MoreCall to Action: How much of an investment do you need?
Since the release of the individual school budgets two weeks ago I have heard from schools all across the city and all of them…
Read MoreHand back MPS’ backward budget process
Last spring I took to the streets with my children and our friends and other supporters of public education to march in support of public…
Read MoreTogether Everyone Achieves More
Although I remain so hopeful and motivated, two things this week have brought my cynicism to a whole new level: First, the resounding bi-partisan…
Read MoreOf course money matters in quality education
[show_avatar email=tbeebe@excellentschools.org align=right]Have you noticed that it’s OK to bail out Wall Street with billions of taxpayer dollars, but we can’t “just throw more…
Read MoreThe Class of 2008
After reading another article about what a failure those in popular media feel Milwaukee Public Schools has become, I began to think. In most…
Read MoreFive MPS schools could see SpringBoard Pre-AP program
Principals, math teachers, and English-language arts teachers from five Milwaukee Public Schools sites have been invited to attend an information session on Thursday, Jan….
Read MoreIt is the right time to talk about school time
Across the country, there is a push in many school districts for a longer school day and more days in the yearly school…
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