Email from Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty WILL Equips Parents with New Tools for School Year Following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, WILL released a new model school board policy and additional tools to equip parents, teachers, and school administrators across the country to protect the fundamental right of families to raise their children. This comes after the SCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which confirmed that public schools must accommodate religious objections to curriculum that contradicts values and teachings at home. As the 2025-2026 school year approaches, WILL offers new resources to equip parents and help school districts comply with SCOTUS, including: Model Opt-Out School Board Policy Legal FAQ Explainer on Mahmoud Parent Opt-Out Form Template Notice Letter for Teachers WILL Education Counsel, Cory Brewer, stated, “As students head back to school, our new model policy and resources will empower parents to stand up for their rights and will equip school leaders to comply with new Supreme Court precedent. Parents, not government officials, have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children, and that principle must be upheld in every school.” Learn More Deadline to Register Approaching Fast: Join WILL at Celebration Dinner on September 17th WILL's annual dinner will be held on September 17th at The Italian Community Center in Milwaukee, featuring our keynote speaker, Jonathan Turley. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY SEPTEMBER 2. The evening begins with an open bar cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m. including music and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by Bartolotta’s three-course filet dinner and program. Attendees will receive a copy* of Jonathan's latest book, The Indispensable Right: Freedom of Speech in an Age of Rage compliments of The Bradley Impact Fund, sponsors of the event. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available for this special event. If you're interested in showing your support, contact [email protected] | (414) 617-1144 to put together a table of friends for s great night. General admission tickets: $175 / attendee VIP tickets: $525 / attendee (VIP includes meet & greet with Jonathan Turley). Don't delay. This event is trending to sell out for the fourth year in a row! *one book per household Register Back to School Edition: "If You Can Keep It" Episode 6 Out Now Just in time for the new school year, the latest episode of the "If You Can Keep It" podcast is a must-listen for parents and educators. In Episode 6, we discuss the shifting political landscape among young voters and how classrooms are shaping their views. The WILL team not only breaks down these trends but also offers solutions to promote patriotism in school and at home. The episode highlights new model resources from WILL, available at RestoringAmericanEducation.org, and encourages parents to be leaders in their child's education by requesting instructional materials and understanding their right to opt out of certain curriculum.  Find our full podcast episode schedule and more at will-law.org/podcast. Thanks for listening, and keep fighting for liberty! Listen Today WILL to DPI: Fix Flawed School Report Cards Today, WILL submitted recommendations to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. Our analysis highlights DPI’s track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement. We exposed significant flaws in the current reporting system where schools and districts appear to perform above average: One Wisconsin school with only 4.1% ELA proficiency was rated “Exceeds Expectations" by DPI. 18 schools statewide received an “Exceeds Expectations” rating despite less than 25% ELA proficiency. WILL recommends that DPI adopt a new approach that is both accurate and transparent, including to: Adopt More Rigorous Cut Points: The new rating scale must align with actual student proficiency to eliminate grade inflation and provide an accurate picture of performance. Reform the Economic Status Sliding Scale: The current formula is too generous and overcompensates for poverty. While DPI is limited by law in this area, they can make other changes to the report card to compensate. Families across Wisconsin deserve a report card that is clear, accurate, and consistent. By working with WILL to best support students and families, DPI has an opportunity to restore that trust. Read More One Big Beautiful K-12 Tax Credit?Only if Governor Evers Allows it A new federal tax credit program could unlock a new source of funding for Wisconsin students. Created under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," the program offers a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). These SGOs would provide scholarships for a wide range of educational expenses, including private school tuition, tutoring, and special education therapies for public school students. However, there's a catch. In a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed, WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, and Education Counsel, Cory Brewer, wrote that in order for Wisconsin families to benefit, the governor must opt the state in to participate. Read the Full Op-Ed Here The Next Generation of Freedom: WILL's 2025 Interns WILL has a new class of bright, talented summer interns this year, and we're excited to have them on our team. They've made a strong impact, and we're proud to support the next generation of professionals dedicated to defending liberty and freedom. See what the 2025 interns had to say about working at WILL! Other Ways To Get Involved With WILL: There are so many ways that you can help us defend freedom in Wisconsin and across the country! Here's a few ways you can do that. Forward this email to three friends and encourage them to sign up for our updates. Know somebody who is looking for legal representation or a talented individual who wants to be a part of our team? 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