News and Updates

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Adopt Maps Without Considering Partisanship, Seeking "Least Changes"

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johnson v. WEC, a WILL redistricting case, that adopts criteria for the redistricting process. The decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts WILL’s proposal that the Court not consider political partisanship when approving new legislative districts, and will seek to make the “least changes” from the current maps.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Legislation to Provide Parents with Access to Classroom Materials

Governor Tony Evers vetoed curriculum transparency legislation (SB 463/ AB 488), Friday, denying parents access to the classroom materials in our public schools. WILL supported the legislation to require all public schools to publicly provide access to the material taught in our public-school classrooms.

Wisconsin's State Report Card in Urgent Need of Reform

A new WILL policy brief highlights why the various elements of the state report card intended to address persistent achievement gaps serve to create a scenario where schools with high numbers of low-income students can earn a passing grade, “Meets Expectations,” with academic proficiency rates of 10% or less.

Perspectives

National Review: Milwaukee’s Out-of-Control Crime Problem

Noah Diekemper

The Federalist: What’s Behind The Massive Spike In Violence Inside Public Schools Nationwide

Dan Lennington and Will Flanders

RealClearPolicy: Requiring Preschool Teachers to Earn a B.A. Would Hike Costs for Parents

Noah Diekemper

EmpowerWI: Restoring our Public Schools and Empowering Parents

Dan Lennington and Will Flanders

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