While Governor Jim Doyle says he’s not drawing a line in the sand on the issue, mayoral control of Milwaukee Public Schools is an important part of legislation he’s hoping lawmakers will act on early next year.

Doyle says there’s not much point in pushing for reform, if the state doesn’t do everything that’s needed to improve the school system. He says that includes creating a clear line of accountability for the performance of MPS, which should end with the mayor of Milwaukee [Read more...]