Magnet
Magnet schools attract students under special...
interest/area
Are private schools funded by the government
This is the department name that handles public schools
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
What is a charter school
A school that students need to enroll in, and often times referred to as a school of choice. Funded by the government
What is the main appeal of a catholic school
Religion (Catholic) based education
What is the average graduation rate of magnet schools
82%
How do students become enrolled in private schools
Varies by school, but usually either by application, interviews, or entrance exams
Wisconsin public schools use this to create their curriculum
Common Core State Standards
What is the difference between a private school and a charter school
Charter is funded by the government, while private is not
Where does most of the funding for catholic schools come from
Tuition from families
What does the acronym "MSAP" stand for?
Magnet School Assistance Program
Name 3 different types of private schools
Big ones: Religious, STEM, college prep
This program led to the nation's first voucher system.
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
What are the average proficiency rates for charter schools
Math: 27%
Reading: 32%
Where do most students from catholic schools go to post grad (Staying in Wisconsin)
Marquette or Mount Mary
What two federal districts got approved for voluntary magnet school programs?
Buffalo and Milwaukee
when did private schools first become a thing
1800s
There are this many total public school district in Wisconsin
421
When did the first charter school law get passed
1991
What does values-based education focus on
Character, respect, responsibility, and service
Name one of the two first magnet schools
McCarver Elementary or William Monroe Trotter School
Name 3 private schools in Milwaukee.
Big ones: Catholic Memorial, Marquette High, University School of Milwaukee
These are the methods of how public schools get their funding
State aid, property tax, federal aid, and local tax revenues
What was the first charter school in wisconsin
McKinley Center
who founded the first catholic school in Milwaukee and what year was it
Martin Kundig, 1842