Invest in our Future: Support Strong Public Schools–WCCF’s recommendations for K-12 education in the 2013-15 Budget

by Kids Forward | March 20, 2013

Home 9 Publications 9 Invest in our Future: Support Strong Public Schools–WCCF’s recommendations for K-12 education in the 2013-15 Budget

Governor Walker has proposed a two-year budget that significantly expands resources for voucher and charter schools, and provides a large increase in spending for assessment of pupils and schools. At first glance, it appears to also give Wisconsin’s public schools a raise in general funding, but a closer look reveals that this is largely an illusion.

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