Nearly 600000 students dropped out of the high school class of 2008 in the nation's 50 largest cities and surrounding areas. The Alliance's research shows ... More »

John Smart: 'Pennies for Kids' would improve state's schools

November 15, 2009 • by Capital Times

WAES, the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools, is an organization made up of educators, school board members, parents and other concerned citizens. ... More »

The brutal facts: Too few jobs for too many

November 14, 2009 • by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Driver's education and vocational classes should be expanded for adults, high school students and teen dropouts. The $200 million annual Wisconsin Shares ... More »

Weekly entertainment calendar

November 19, 2009 • by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin Lutheran High School: Christmas Craft Fair, 10 am-4 pm Nov. 21, Quilting Auction, 1 pm Nov. 21, 330 N. Glenview Ave., (414) 453-4567. Milwaukee ... More »

Threat written on high school wall

November 6, 2009 • by Herald Times Reporter

Marx earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Marquette University and a Masters of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. ... More »

Middle-skill positions show promise across Wisconsin

November 17, 2009 • by Appleton Post Crescent

... a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree, according to the alliance. Middle-skill jobs will make up nearly half of Wisconsin's job ... More »

Job numbers still grim for Wisconsin

November 15, 2009 • by Examiner.com

Most of the openings require specialized training or education beyond the high school level. West Bend is also feeling the pain of the recession as outlined ... More »

Madison schools -- the biggest loser

November 4, 2009 • by Capital Times

Thomas Mertz, spokesman for the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools, says the state funding system also has the unintended consequence of dividing ... More »