Notes on three (out of 7) Madison School Board Seats on the April , 2025 ballot
“What sets me apart is being able to analyze data and derive meaningful conclusions from it. That is what I do day in and day out in my profession,” Wagner said. “We need a better framework for reviewing policy and programming so that we can be confident that the things we will need to subtract or remove (from the budget) are the right things, and we’re still left with an overall strong school district.”
His other priorities include reducing administrative burdens on teachers, implementing public performance dashboards, providing oversight of the $607 million in referendum money, and supporting universal access to school meals and mental health services. Wagner said he would also advocate for better compensation packages and professional development for teachers.
Two other School Board seats will be on the April ballot, including Seats 4 and 5. Nichelle Nichols, the board’s current president, will run for reelection to Seat 4. Ali Muldrow is seeking a third term in Seat 5.
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November 7, 2024 latest budget including the (passed) fall referendums. Total spending: $608,824,795 for 26,310 students or $23,140 each.
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The taxpayer funded Madison School District long used Reading Recovery…
The data clearly indicate that being able to read is not a requirement for graduation at (Madison) East, especially if you are black or Hispanic”
My Question to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Teacher Mulligans and our Disastrous Reading Results
2017: West High Reading Interventionist Teacher’s Remarks to the School Board on Madison’s Disastrous Reading Results
Madison’s taxpayer supported K-12 school district, despite spending far more than most, has long tolerated disastrous reading results.
“An emphasis on adult employment”
Wisconsin Public Policy Forum Madison School District Report[PDF]
WEAC: $1.57 million for Four Wisconsin Senators
Friday Afternoon Veto: Governor Evers Rejects AB446/SB454; an effort to address our long term, disastrous reading results
Booked, but can’t read (Madison): functional literacy, National citizenship and the new face of Dred Scott in the age of mass incarceration.
When A Stands for Average: Students at the UW-Madison School of Education Receive Sky-High Grades. How Smart is That?
