News and Updates
Kiel Drops Title IX Complaint Against Middle Schoolers After WILL Defense

The Kiel Area School District “closed” a Title IX complaint and investigation against three middle school boys who were accused of sexual harassment for using “incorrect pronouns” when referencing a classmate. WILL attorneys issued a letter to Kiel, in May, explaining that the mere use of biologically correct pronouns not only does not constitute sexual harassment under Title IX or the District’s own policy, but is speech protected by the First Amendment.

📺 Check out WILL President Rick Esenberg's interview with WISN12's UPFRONT on the conclusion of the Kiel Title IX controversy.
WILL Attorney, Milwaukee School Counselor Discuss State Attempt to Revoke License with Laura Ingraham

WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, and school counselor, Marissa Darlingh discussed the state’s threat to revoke Darlingh's educator license for denouncing gender ideology at a public rally on The Ingraham Angle.

--> Check out Empower Wisconsin's piece: "DPI's Woke War on Speech."
Judge Strikes Down Town of Buchanan's Transportation Utility Fee

Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Mark McGinnis struck down the Town of Buchanan’s transportation utility fee holding that the fee violates strict levy limits imposed on counties and municipalities in state law. WILL sued the Town of Buchanan in September 2021, on behalf of Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., a non-partisan membership organization consisting of thousands of small business, farm, and property owners.
OPINION | The Lasting Damage of School Closures

WILL Bradley Freedom Fellow, Shannon Whitworth, writes at Chalkboard Review on the pandemic’s lasting effect on Milwaukee students. Whitworth writes, "adults made policy decisions at the state and city levels that failed these kids. And I’m sure many other children feel this way across the country. The best we can do is try and pick up the pieces and learn from those mistakes. Their futures, indeed, all of our futures, depend on it."
Research Director Will Flanders Talks Apples to Apples

WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, joined WSAU Morning News to discuss the newest finding from WILL’s Apples to Apple’s report.
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Salary is competitive with an exceptionally attractive benefits package, including health, life, dental, HSA and 401(k) plan.