http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/schools-computer-class-1-s450.jpgSen. Jeff Smith shares his experience as a classroom volunteer and member of the Senate Committee on Education, learning about ways we can support our students in our public schools.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/public-hearing-empty-s5.jpgAt a recent public hearing, ideological groups push a de-licensing plan for state professionals in an all-to-common process of speed and secrecy. Notice was posted late Friday for a meeting the following Thursday to discuss public safety as well as erosion of wages and workers’ rights.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/businesses-micro-ethnically-diverse3-s5.jpgSo far, more than 2,400 businesses in 70 of Wisconsin's 72 counties have opened or expanded thanks to $10,000 small business grants.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ketanji-brown-jackson-fb-s450.jpgJackson, a former Breyer clerk, is expected to round out the court’s liberal wing.