Benjamin Yount

Benjamin Yount writes for The Center Square.

Public Education
Milwaukee Public School reforms must include choice expansion, says advocate

(The Center Square) – The head of Wisconsin’s largest school choice group says the recent troubles at Milwaukee Public Schools both show the need for school choice and is the perfect… Read More

June 20, 2024
Public Education
Milwaukee Public Schools needs to be split up or taken over, says former Wisconsin governor

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s former governor says Milwaukee Public Schools must be “saved” for the students. Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson told a crowd at the Milwaukee Press Club on… Read More

June 6, 2024
Public Education
Milwaukee Public Schools’ funding at risk again due to missing reports

(The Center Square) – Milwaukee Public Schools is facing a second possible funding suspension, this time over missing state financial reports. MPS Superintendent Keith Posley said Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction… Read More

May 30, 2024
Government
Evers vetoes legislation to keep trans athletes out of girls sports

(The Center Square) – Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday vetoed the Republican-backed legislation that would have banned trans athletes from girls sports in the state. “I will veto any bill that… Read More

April 3, 2024
Public Education
Milwaukee schools’ request for $252M property tax hike criticized

(The Center Square) – The head of one of downtown Milwaukee’s largest employers says voters need to say ‘no’ to the latest tax hike request from Milwaukee’s public schools. Northwestern Mutual… Read More

March 7, 2024