Email from Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty WILL's Legal, Policy, Comms work receives national recognition WILL Receives National Recognition & Awards WILL attended the State Policy Network's annual conference. The State Policy Network, otherwise known as SPN, is a national network of pro-freedom groups just like WILL. WILL Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber joined a panel of leading attorneys, including Collin Roth of the State Policy Network, to discuss best practices for building a winning, pro-freedom legal infrastructure at the state level. One of our recent litigation wins (Faust v. Rollins) was selected as a finalist for a Bob Williams Award in the "Securing Durable Freedom" category. WILL was also honored to receive the “Excellence in Storytelling Award” for our documentary highlighting classroom behavior issues in Wisconsin. The documentary highlighted how lax discipline policies are driving teachers out of the classroom and dragging down academic outcomes. Communications Director Pat Garrett and WILL Associate Counsel Lauren Greuel accepted the award on Monday night. WILL's work on this issue was discussed at a panel on classroom behavior at SPN, where WILL Policy Director Kyle Koenen shared solutions WILL is driving in Wisconsin. WILL's property tax calculator, which shows Wisconsin families what repealing Act 10 would cost them, was featured at the State Policy Network's Excellence in Research session at their national conference. Will Flanders discussed how WILL’s work has made clear just how expensive it would be for taxpayers to roll back these critical reforms. Rounding out the SPN conference, WILL was honored with the State Policy Network’s first-ever “Civics Prize” for a forthcoming project that will bring constitutional principles to classrooms around the nation. WILL Policy Director Kyle Koenen accepted the prize on behalf of the team earlier today. We’re excited to get to work on this important initiative. One Month Away! Celebrate America at WILL's Annual Event We are approaching the deadline to get tickets for WILL’s Annual Celebration Dinner! This evening brings together hundreds of friends who share a common belief: that liberty is worth defending, and that Wisconsin, and our nation, is worth fighting for. We hope you will join us! This year, we're also especially excited to welcome Charles C.W. Cooke, Senior Editor at National Review, as our keynote speaker. Additional Details: Date: Wednesday, September 16 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Venue: Italian Community Center (Bartolotta’s Catering), Milwaukee Attire: Cocktail or business attire Friends of WILL — $175 per guest — [RSVP NOW] A WILL-hosted cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a three-course filet dinner with wine service at the table. Patron Circle — $550 per guest — [RSVP NOW] All Friends of WILL benefits, plus a private pre-dinner reception with Charles C.W. Cooke. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please don't hesitate to reach out! GET TICKETS NEW Education Report: Charter Schools Dip in Wisconsin, but WILL has Answers WILL released a new report, “Charting A New Course: Improving The Charter School Sector in Wisconsin.” The report is the second in WILL’s Wisconsin Education Comeback: A Roadmap for Student Success series and examines why Wisconsin’s in-state charter school sector has stalled while chartering continues to expand across the country. Wisconsin was once at the forefront of the charter school movement, being one of the first states to enact a charter school law in 1993. Today, however, the state is falling behind. WILL’s latest report identifies major barriers in funding, authorization, regulation, and governance that make Wisconsin an increasingly difficult place to open and grow innovative public schools. WILL Research Director Will Flanders stated, “Wisconsin once led the nation in education reform, but charter schools—a vital option for families—have stagnated in recent years. Families want and deserve innovative public-school options, but unnecessary and costly roadblocks prevent charter school expansion. Wisconsin must reverse this trend so our students can access real education options and thrive.” LEARN MORE Give to WILL Today! Together, we will make sure that our freedoms are protected for our children and grandchildren. Help us continue to be a beacon of hope and liberty for all! Your friendly donation helps fuel our mission and keep the ideals of America's founding fathers alive. Donate Today! Read more at www.will-law.org. Check out our various social media platforms!   Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | 1241 North Franklin Place | Milwaukee, WI 53202 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice