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Liberal Forward Institute Inaccurately Discredits School Choice Study

By Policy Staff -

A recent analysis by a Madison think tank is trying to poke holes in the six-year work of the School Choice Demonstration Project (SCDP). The true discovery here, however, is that this report from the Forward Institute seems to be more interested in discrediting the SCDP’s results than providing meaningful statistical analysis on the data or the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program itself.  Read More Liberal Forward Institute Inaccurately Discredits School Choice Study

Walker Wants Major Education Reform Included in Budget

By Brett Healy -

MacIver News Service (Updated 2/19/13 at 10:36AM) – Governor Scott Walker has some big changes in mind for public education in Wisconsin as he proposes increasing education funding by $475.6 million in the next state budget. His proposals include expanding school choice to more districts across the state and adding more performance based incentives for K-12 schools and colleges.  Read More Walker Wants Major Education Reform Included in Budget

Gov. Walker to Propose Bold, Comprehensive Education Reform in Budget

By Policy Staff -

by Christian D’Andrea – MacIver Institute Education Policy Analyst
On Sunday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unveiled the bulk of his plans for public education for the 2013-2015 budget cycle. Walker’s budget will call for nearly $200 million in additional state funding for K-12 public schools across Wisconsin. However, the announcement that he’ll look to expand school vouchers throughout the state – including to low-performing districts and from border-to-border for special needs students – will be the headliner as this year’s legislative session progresses.  Read More Gov. Walker to Propose Bold, Comprehensive Education Reform in Budget