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Milwaukee Schools' Pride Week Sparks Backlash Amid Literacy Crisis

5/29/2025

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Milwaukee Public Schools is kicking off its inaugural "Pride Week of Action," raising eyebrows as parents remain uninformed amid a dire literacy crisis. With a staggering 91% of 4th graders struggling to read at grade level and a mere 60% high school graduation rate, critics slam the district for prioritizing ideology over essential education, spotlighting alarming mismanagement.

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Milwaukee Public Schools is kicking off its inaugural "Pride Week of Action," raising eyebrows as parents remain uninformed amid a dire literacy crisis. With a staggering 91% of 4th graders struggling to read at grade level and a mere 60% high school graduation rate, critics slam the district for prioritizing ideology over essential education, spotlighting alarming mismanagement.