News and Updates

Small Business Owners Sue Comcast for Illegal Race Discrimination

Four small business owners filed a federal lawsuit against Comcast Cable Communications for developing and implementing a small business program that excludes them on the basis of their race. WILL filed the lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging the Comcast RISE program violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866, a federal statute that “prohibits racial discrimination in the making and enforcement of private contracts.”

WILL represents plaintiffs in four states: Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The lawsuit asks the court for an immediate injunction prohibiting Comcast from imposing racial qualifications in the Comcast RISE program.

WILL Joins Coalition Letter Urging Biden Admin to Abandon Changes to Title IX

WILL joined a coalition letter, organized by the Defense of Freedom Institute, urging the Biden administration to abandon an effort to make radical changes to Title IX. The Biden Administration is poised to publish a proposed rule this month that will unwind the current regulation that was published in 2020, as well as propose a new definition of “sex” under Title IX that would demolish 50 years of progress in women’s sports in schools, colleges, and universities and erode the rights of parents in K-12 schools.

OPINION: New Biden Rules Could Chill Charters

WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, writes in RealClearEducation on a new Biden Administration rule that could have a significant effect on charter school growth.

What to Know About Equity and Education

The word “equity” is certainly the new buzzword in public schools. The U.S. Department of Education has prioritized “equity” and even holds an “equity summit.” The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction likewise devotes significant resources “equity,” ordering some school districts to hire a “Director of Equity” or “equity consultants,” and encouraging many more to adopt policies called “equity non–negotiables.”

But what exactly is “equity” in education?

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.

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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.

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