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Lawmakers discuss MPS residency requirements

by Jackie Johnson on March 11, 2010

in Education, Politics & Government

New legislation would prohibit the Milwaukee Public Schools from requiring, as a condition of employment, that a teacher reside within the school district.

The bill’s sponsor, Waterford Republican Scott Gunderson, says government should not be able to tell people where they can or cannot live. He says this requirement could be very damaging to a family unit.

Chris Thiel, with government relations at MPS, opposes the bill. [click to continue…]

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MPS hearing draws a crowd

by Andrew Beckett 01/6/10 12:09 AM

More than 100 people turned out to speak at a public hearing in Milwaukee on proposals to reform the city’s school system.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was among those testifying in support of legislation that would give his office control of the school system. Barrett says the measure is needed to provide accountability for the educational [...]

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Doyle continues push for mayoral control of MPS

by Andrew Beckett 12/28/09 12:01 AM

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 [...]

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Governor skeptical of competing MPS plan

by Andrew Beckett 11/18/09 12:10 AM

An alternate proposal for reforming Milwaukee Public Schools gets a cool reception from the governor.
A pair of Milwaukee-area lawmakers this week introduced legislation that would allow the school board to maintain control of MPS and gives the mayor only limited oversight.

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