Tag: taxpayer concerns
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Wisconsin’s Reading Crisis Deepens: New Report Shows State’s “Science of Reading” Intervention Falling Short
A report from Wisconsin’s Legislative Audit Bureau reveals the state’s K–3 reading intervention program is failing to adequately support struggling students. Key issues include inconsistent screenings, insufficient teacher training, and lack of effective oversight. Parents are concerned about the ongoing literacy crisis, emphasizing the need for urgent and measurable reform in early education.
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Cleveland City Council Says Mayor Bibb Is Slow-Walking ‘Tanisha’s Law’ — Raising Big Questions About Public Safety and Accountability
Cleveland’s “Tanisha’s Law,” intended to replace police with behavioral-health clinicians in non-violent emergency situations, faces internal political strife as council members accuse Mayor Bibb’s administration of delays in implementation. Key concerns include clinician preparedness, public safety, and accountability, highlighting the need for thoughtful reform over mere rhetoric in similar initiatives.
Wisconsin Bay News 