School Choice
- Opinion
Wither Wisconsin School Choice?
For the last 16 years, legislative Republicans have blocked efforts to limit the education options of Wisconsin parents. As a result, more than 60,000 pupils…
- Opinion
What of the Children in the Choice Program?
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is also the Democratic nominee for governor, says the Milwaukee private school choice program should not be…
- News
Report: Wisconsin charter school growth hindered by funding gaps and unstable approval system
Wisconsin was among the first states to authorize charter schools, but a new report indicates that funding disparities, political uncertainty, and an…
- Opinion
Mitchell: Who is Briefing David Crowley on School Choice?
For what it’s worth, here are the facts he, and others, should know.
- Opinion
A Hong Victory Means School Choice is On The Ballot
Francesca Hong’s predicted victory in Tuesday’s primary election will put school choice on the November ballot in a way that has not occurred in earlier…
- News
New Published Scholarship Shows Substantial Choice Gains
By George Mitchell The July edition of a respected scholarly journal includes major findings regarding the academic achievement of students in the Racine and…
- News
Evers Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Helped Wisconsin Families
What a shame. Today Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 602 which would have allowed all Wisconsin parents to access new educational scholarships, at zero…
- News
Governor Evers’ Threatened Veto Would Send “Free Money” for Wisconsin’s Families to Students in Other States
A Dairyland Sentinel perspectives column by Christopher Mohrman Starting in 2027, Wisconsin families could become eligible to receive millions in new funds –…
- Opinion
More on DPI Deceit
A Perspectives Column by George Mitchell I’ve said it here before. Half-truths are the worst kind of lie. Merriam-Webster and Oxford explain: they “convey…
- Opinion
Fact-checking a School Choice critic
Bruce Murphy’s Claim Based on Foundation of Factual Errors A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives Column by George Mitchell Misinformation about private school…
- News
Evers rejects federal scholarship tax credit; Rodriguez urges reconsideration
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he will not opt Wisconsin into a new federal tax-credit scholarship program, a move that immediately drew…
- Opinion
A fork in the road for School Choice
A Perspectives column of personal opinion by George Mitchell The enrollment cap in the statewide private school choice program expires in a year. This…
- Opinion
The Wisconsin School Choice Advantage
A Dairyland Sentinel perspectives column by George Mitchell Wisconsin’s top education official favors elimination of Wisconsin’s popular and pioneering…
- News
Private-Choice Schools Outperform Public Counterparts in Cost-Effectiveness, New Report Finds
A new report from School Choice Wisconsin confirms that Wisconsin’s private school choice programs outperform traditional public schools while operating with…
- News
Kinser Edges Underly in DPI Race as School Choice Resonates, Poll Finds
Challenger Brittany Kinser holds a slight lead over incumbent Jill Underly in the race for Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction superintendent, with…
- Opinion
School Choice Is On The Ballot
By George Mitchell, A Dairyland Sentinel Perspectives Column Wisconsin’s pioneering school choice programs are effectively on the April ballot. Opponents…
- News
IRG Milwaukee Survey Reveals Parental Frustrations and Struggles
The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released findings from a new survey focused on Black and Hispanic parents residing on both the North and South…
- News
Babinksi: Celebrating School Choice and Saying Thanks
By Ty Babinski A Perspectives Column for Dairyland Sentinel As we celebrate School Choice Week, I think it’s important to recognize the significance of…
- News
The Amazing History of School Choice in Wisconsin
In conjunction with School Choice Week, Dairyland Sentinel provides this chronicle of this history of School Choice in Wisconsin 1990s: An Idea Becomes…
- News
Wisconsin Data Shows School Choice Leads to Improved Outcomes in Milwaukee, Racine, Statewide
(Madison, Wis.) – Newly released Department of Public Instruction (DPI) test score data shows school choice students maintain an advantage over public…
