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G.B. schools react to voucher plan

Expanding the school choice program to Green Bay would hurt the public school system. That's the argument from district superintendent Michelle Langenfeld.

She's reacting to Governor Walker's budget proposal. Langenfeld says by singling out Green Bay, they're putting a black mark on Green Bay as a failing district, and a failing city. She says students have opportunities in the district for 21st century learning.

The proposal calls for allowing up to 500 students to receive vouchers, and business manager Alan Wagner says that would take about $3.1 million in state aid, from the district. He says because those students would probably be spread out, among a number of schools, they're not going to save much money.

Governor Walker wants to expand the voucher program to districts that have at least 4,000 students, and two or more schools that received a "D" or an "F" on the state's school report card.

posted : February, 19th by WHBY


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