Summary
The Milwaukee School Board has tilted anew. The reformers now hold the balance of power, thanks to last week's election. The unionists took the reins in the election before that. And three elections ago, the reformers took control. This seesaw has played out for a long time.
Most of the momentum for change comes from the reform bloc. Even when it's out of power, the board coasts toward reform on old momentum. But the Milwaukee Public Schools District is failing to meet the needs of too many children for coasting to remain good enough. Thus, last week's election warrants cheers; it gives the reform movement new energy.See the full content of this document
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Time Ripe for Mps Reform
No, the results were not as rosy as they should have been. Unfortunately, incumbents Peter Blewett, the board's president, a...
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