Conservative critics of critical race theory are calling it the “greatest threat to religious liberty in America today.” In state legislatures throughout the U.S., GOP lawmakers are pushing for it to be banned in schools. And right-wing organizations like ALEC have been doing their part to push this anti-CRT agenda. But what is critical race […]
Does Federal Education Aid Come with Strings Attached?
President Biden’s first budget proposal includes an enormous investment in education, including more than doubling the federal Title I program, which directs funding to high-poverty schools, from 16 billion dollars to 36 billion dollars. The Biden Administration would also add money targeted to supporting nurses, counselors and mental health professionals in schools, child care, Head […]
State allocates record amount of funding for public school libraries
When the pandemic closed Wisconsin’s schools a year ago, it also removed access to many of the services those schools provide — such as their school libraries. Now, as the state’s school buildings begin reopening, their libraries are getting a record financial boost to fund new equipment and materials. For more, our producer Jonah Chester […]
“Teacher’s Pledge” Aims To Keep Teachers In Wisconsi...
If you’re going to make a list of difficult jobs, School teachers probably would be near the top of most people’s list. Low pay, Stressful working conditions and a lot of responsibility make teaching not the most attractive profession in today’s job market. Wisconsin teacher preparation classes saw a 37% decline in enrollment between 2011 […]
The State of Public Education in the U.S. with Michael Apple
How do we understand the ongoing assaults on public education at all levels? What are the forces at play and what are the implications? In this episode, Allen approaches these questions with educational theorist Michael Apple. They spend the hour discussing the state of public schools in the U.S. and the struggle for democracy in […]
Farewell Chat with Superintendent Jen Cheatham
As she prepares to move east to take a position at Harvard University, Jen Cheatham joins Carousel in the studio to reflect on her six years as superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Their conversation is wide-ranging and includes topics like addressing racial equity in Madison schools, the role of parents in effecting change, […]
