News and Updates
WILL School Data Dashboard Provides One-Stop-Shop on School Information

Schools in Wisconsin have more money than ever. But are students doing any better? Check out the WILL School Data Dashboard and review spending and academic information on every public school district in Wisconsin.
WILL to Cedarburg Schools: State Can't Force Adoption of CRT Concepts in Curriculum

WILL attorneys issued a letter to the Cedarburg School District making clear that the district is not legally required to adopt Critical Race Theory concepts in their curriculum, nor can the Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI) legally mandate the school district to adopt Critical Race Theory concepts in their curriculum. 
Wisconsin Public Radio: As political battles play out in schools, advocacy organizations are lawyering up

WILL Associate Counsel, Cory Brewer, discussed WILL's K-12 policy and litigation priorities with Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio highlighted WILL's involvement in curriculum transparency, school choice, and ensuring schools do not violate the civil rights of students the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their child.
Policy Brief: To Address Licensing Backlog State Must Improve Transparency and Accountability

A new WILL policy brief suggests reforms to improve the state’s licensing backlog at the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). In recent months there has been extensive media coverage on the failures of DSPS to issue licenses in a timely manner. This policy brief suggests ways for DSPS to improve transparency and accountability, while also giving an alternative pathway for individuals to enter the workforce while waiting for their license to be processed. 
Opinion: Milwaukee the City of Duplexes

Senior Research Analyst, Noah Diekemper, writes in City Journal on Milwaukee's legacy of duplexes and how zoning restrictions have hindered their growth in the Brew City at a time when housing costs are rising.
Opinion: Two Years to Flatten the Curve

Will Flanders and Noah Diekemper take stock of where we have come and what he have learned as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches its second full year in the United States.
JOB OPPORTUNITY | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Development Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting WILL’s development efforts. This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in gaining development experience and growing their project-management skills in an entry-level role. The ideal candidate would have between six months to two years’ experience working in a database or in an administrative, support role. 
Summer 2022 Policy Internship

WILL is seeking a Policy Intern for Summer of 2022. The Policy Intern will provide research and administrative support to the staff of WILL. This will be a 3-to-4-month position with ability to extend based on performance. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Communications/Journalism, or Statistics. This is a paid opportunity and requires a minimum 15 hour per week commitment, although greater availability would be ideal.
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