Most Voucher Applicants in Wisconsin Attend Private Schools
At the behest of Governor Scott Walker, the Wisconsin legislature expanded the voucher program statewide, even though it did not raise test scores in Milwaukee over the past 22 years. As critics of the program feared, 75% of those who applied for vouchers are are not currently enrolled in public schools. Two-thirds are enrolled in private schools now. Instead of helping needy students “escape fr
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Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: My Advice to the Next Mayor of New York CityIn November, New Yorkers will elect a new mayor. It matters a lot for the future of public education in the city. The mayor has complete control of the city school system. The mayor appoints 8 of 13 members of the city school board, who serve at his pleasure. If one of his appointees dare
