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Milwaukee Literacy Push Hits Funding Wall
Milwaukee’s literacy crisis demands urgent action, but bureaucratic roadblocks threaten progress. The Milwaukee Reading Coalition seeks to boost reading skills for kids falling behind, aiming to tap into Act 20 funds — yet the state’s Department of Public Instruction says legislative approval is needed. While Superintendent Jill Underly backs the mission, she notes Act 20’s restrictions prevent direct funding. The coalition argues they were previously told they had authority and even drafted enabling legislation — only to withdraw it after DPI advice. With nearly $20 million potentially…
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