Life After Vouchers: Expansion, Accountability, and Outcomes

Overview

The 2013 Milwaukee Summit was held on Thursday, November 14th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at the Edith S. Hefter Conference Center, 3271 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee WI.

This 2013 event was the 7th annual Henry W. Maier State of Milwaukee Summit. The topic was “Life After Vouchers: Expansion, Accountability & Outcomes.” A distinguished panel discussed new research on the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, the recent expansion of school vouchers statewide, and legislative efforts to create accountability measures for all schools that receive public funding. A reception followed the panel discussion and Q&A. The event was free and was part of USP’s 50th anniversary year.

Panelists

This year’s distinguished panel included:

  • Dr. Deven Carlson, Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Oklahoma
  • Dr. Lora Warner, Assistant Professor, Director of the Center for Public Affairs, UW-Green Bay
  • Dr. Mike Ford, Assistant Professor, Public Administration, UW-Oshkosh
  • Moderated by Alan Borsuk, Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy, Marquette University Law School & Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Webclips of Presenters

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