Dental Therapy: A cure for Wisconsin’s oral care woes
Mike NicholsBill to license mid-level providers could make its biggest splash in underserved parts of state — and open up opportunities for young people Sometimes it takes decades for common sense…
State Report Cards for 2022-2023 School Year
CourtneyMullenOn November 14th, the Department of Public Instruction released state report cards for the 2022-2023 school year. These federally required report cards rate every district and publicly funded school on…
Senate Democrats Block Rubio’s Effort to Deport Hamas Sympathizers
The Center SquareSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., blasted Democrats Thursday for blocking his motion to deport terrorist sympathizers in the U.S. on visas. Rubio has led this effort to "revoke visas and initiate…
WILL Secures Greater Transparency and Accountability for Wrightstown Community
Ameillia WedwardWILL’s Efforts Cause School District to Comply with the Law The News: In a significant victory for parental rights and transparency, the Wrightstown Community School District (WCSD) has notified the Wisconsin…
WI’s “Baby Boxes” Move to the Governor
Sierra JohnEarlier this week the State Assembly gave the final vote on a bill to expand the existing safe haven law to include the use of “Baby Boxes.” Wisconsin’s safe haven…
Education Reformers Question Wisconsin Schools’ Expectations
by Benjamin Yount Despite test scores that show nearly 60% of students in Wisconsin schools cannot read or do math at grade level, more than 90% of school districts…
School Districts Look at Consolidation
OwenHere’s a story about how shrinking enrollments have some school districts looking at consolidating (yes, they should). This little missive caught my attention: When it comes to funding, Rossmiller says…
Sen. Hawley Suggests Investigation of Democratic ‘Dark Money’ Funding Terrorism
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Wednesday suggested the Senate Judiciary Committee investigate a Democratic Party-affiliated group reportedly linked to funding of Palestinian terrorism. “If the Senate Judiciary Committee is…
Washington County Sheriff’s Dept Arrests Armed Milwaukee Carjacking Suspect
Jim PiwowarczykDeputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department arrested an armed suspect after he crashed a stolen vehicle while fleeing from them last night. According to a press release, it began…
DPI Report Cards: Choice Students More Likely to Attend Highest Achieving Schools
Ali SchwartzWEST ALLIS — According to state report cards released today by the Department of Public Instruction, students across Wisconsin’s three largest parental choice programs are more likely than their public…