State to Receive Nearly $180 Million for Education Jobs
9/1/2010
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan has approved Wisconsin’s application to receive nearly $180 million through the federal Educations Jobs Fund to save and create education jobs. These funds will allow Wisconsin school districts that have laid off employees to hire them back.

College Dropout Factories
8/26/2010
Education reformers have come up with the term "dropout factories" for the high schools that post the lowest graduation rates in America. The designation applies to the worst 15 percent of secondary institutions, which on average graduate about 50 percent of their students.

Chancellor Carlos Santiago Leaving UW-Milwaukee
8/16/2010
Governor Jim Doyle today issued this statement regarding the departure of UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago.

Thank You for 3,000 Teachers Saved in Wisconsin
8/11/2010
Thanks to the OFA supporters who stood with House Democrats as they raced back to Washington this week to cast a vote on a state assistance bill. And, because of it, hundreds of thousands of jobs will be saved -- including an estimated 3,000 public school teachers across Wisconsin.

House Votes Yes for Medicaid, Education Jobs
8/10/2010
Governor Doyle today issued this statement on the House passage of legislation to extend the enhanced federal assistance for Medicaid and education jobs.

Senate Vote Breaks Filibuster on Fully Paid-For Funding for Wisconsin Schools and Health Care
8/4/2010
Senate successfully ends filibuster of fully offset funding that will assist Wisconsin school districts and help ensure BadgerCare continues to deliver health care to Wisconsinites in need.

Governor Doyle on Race to the Top
7/27/2010
Governor Jim Doyle today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced Wisconsin will not be a finalist to receive second-round Race to the Top funding.

New Grant to Assist Displaced Auto Workers
6/23/2010
Governor Doyle Announces $5.9 Million EDA Grant will Fund UW-Whitewater Auto Adjustment Entrepreneurial Support Initiative.

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Education for a More Competitive America & Better Future
3/14/2010 - Education
The President discusses his blueprint for an updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act to overhaul No Child Left Behind, the latest step from his Administration to encourage change and success in Americas schools at the local level.

GB schools moving toward referendum
2/25/2010 - Education
The Green Bay Area Public School District says it is in need of some improvements. Monday night about 60 people listened at an informational meeting and some questioned if the district should be paying for the improvements with money from a referendum.

Big Bang Briefly
2/3/2010 - Education
Introducing the Briefly series. Taking theory and presenting it in it's most concise form. We start with the Big Bang because the theory is important and amazing, but often misunderstood.

Jessica Doyle to Meet Students in Green Bay
10/12/2009 - Education
First Lady Jessica Doyle will meet with fifth grade students at Phuture Phoenix Day tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in Green Bay.

A Message from Senator Kohl on Education
9/4/2009 - Education
As summer comes to a close, children across Wisconsin are anticipating the start of another school year. We must ensure that our children are prepared to meet the critical challenges that our country will face in the years ahead.

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