Thursday, February 17, 2011

Walker to propose $1 billion cut to education: MPS would lose up to 25% of its funding | ThirdCoast Digest

Walker to propose $1 billion cut to education: MPS would lose up to 25% of its funding | ThirdCoast Digest

A typical Wednesday night. A gym full of parents and citizens ready to discuss possible cuts to the Milwaukee Public School budget and how it will affect their school. MPS School Board President Michael Bonds in attendance to answer their questions.

But instead of answers, Bonds brought bad news for not only the parents and students at La Escuela Fratney Elementary School, but for schools across the state.

“I have no good news for you,” Bonds said. “We were just told that Gov. Walker will propose a $1 billion cut to K12