Mar 10, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From Governor Tony Evers: “Do we need to change the way we’re training teachers on how to teach reading?” “Of course. And that’s already happening, to be honest with you. I’ve been to some in our university centers that are doing a...
Mar 10, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What is the biggest issue you’ve been hearing about from your constituents? Constituents are concerned about several issues, Taxes, extreme partisanship, Election Integrity, and more; but the most consistent concern I hear about is the increasing lawlessness. Be it...
Mar 10, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
Additional context from IRG’s Director of State Budget and Government Reform, Alex Ignatowski What happened? The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) announced the dates of their biennial “Road Show”. Starting in April, the Committee will hold four listening sessions at...
Mar 7, 2023 | Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
IRG’s K-12 COVID Relief Audit Forces Public DPI Response IRG Responds to State Supt. Jill Underly on Continued Opacity: “The Only Thing that Matters Is Kids” Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) today issued a letter to State...
Mar 3, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What technology or trend are you most excited about for the future? Education, specifically reading proficiency. The most recent National Assessment of Education Progress test for 4th graders in Wisconsin showed that approximately 60% of students scored below...
Mar 3, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
Additional context from IRG’s Senior Research Director Quinton Klabon What happened? Cheers to Rep. Kitchens, Sen. Jagler, DPI, and Dr. Burk for a remarkable, newsworthy hearing on fixing reading for students! In short, Department of Public Instruction officials...
