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Wisconsin Parents & High School Girls Sue New Richmond School District
New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the New Richmond School District, alleging that its bathroom policy violates the rights of high school girls under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. WILL represents the Association—which includes both parents and female students—seeking an end to the district’s policy and a declaration that the girls’ civil rights were violated by the district’s actions.
Wisconsin Parents Underestimate or Don’t Fully Know School Funding Levels, New Survey Shows
WILL, in partnership with 50CAN, a national nonpartisan education reform nonprofit, has released a new survey of Wisconsin parents. The findings reveal continued gaps in parental awareness of school spending, some improvement in knowledge of educational options, but a surprising gap in “workforce confidence.”
WILL Reacts to the Bothfield Redistricting Case Dismissal
WILL praised a decision by a circuit court to dismiss a lawsuit against Wisconsin’s current congressional Maps. WILL filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps. Seeking again to defend those maps on behalf of a group of Wisconsin voters.
Evers Vetoes Bipartisan, Pro-Educator Legislation to Encourage Safe Classrooms
WILL issued a statement in response to Governor Evers veto of AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill would have strengthened teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms, required parental notification when serious classroom incidents occur, and established clearer accountability so teachers can focus on teaching.
Evers Vetoes New Education Opportunities for Wisconsin Families
WILL issued a statement in response to Governor Evers veto of Assembly Bill 602, legislation that would have had the effect of opting Wisconsin into a new federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 students.
WILL: Evers Veto of “Red Tape Reset” is Irresponsible
Governor Tony Evers vetoed the WILL-backed “Red Tape Reset,” a comprehensive regulatory reform package supported by a broad coalition of free-market groups and Wisconsin job creators.
WILL Exposes Race-Based Highway Construction Schemes in Four States
WILL filed a new Title VI civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), identifying four states that are flouting the Trump Administration’s directive to end DEI in highway construction.
Voters Given Opportunity to Reject Costly 400-Year Veto
WILL issued a statement applauding the Wisconsin State Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 116. This proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution curbs executive overreach by prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees. Voters will have to ratify it this November for it to take effect.
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WILL SUES DPI FOR EMBARGOED ESSA DOCUMENTS
Documents would shine light on whether DPI is illegally implementing ESSA
The News: On Thursday, February 7, 2019, WILL sued the Wisconsin Department of ...
Associated Press | WILL Sues In Defense of Wedding Barns
WILL's lawsuit in defense of Wisconsin wedding barns earned widespread attention in state and national media. The Associated Press reported:
Attorneys for ...
Investor’s Business Daily | Elder: Don’t Let Trump Hatred Thwart School Choice Movement
Best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio talk-show host, Larry Elder, notes our Apples to Apples report, writing in Investor's Business ...
Washington Examiner | DeAngelis, Flanders: Believe it or not, markets work in education
Cato Institute's Corey DeAngelis and WILL's Research Director, Will Flanders, write in the Washington Examiner how their research shows that the ...
Campus Reform | Wisconsin college to judge: Dismiss ‘Jesus loves you’ valentines lawsuit
Campus Reform continues to closely follow our lawsuit against Northeast Wisconsin Technical College on behalf of Polly Olsen, who was disciplined by the ...
Wall Street Journal | Szafir, Petersen: This Building Is for Sale (but Not to a Charter School)
WILL's Executive Vice President, CJ Szafir and Researcher Cori Petersen write at the Wall Street Journal about how Milwaukee Public Schools refuse to sell ...
Washington Examiner | Flanders: High school cancels stage production of ‘America’s best-loved novel,’ To Kill a Mockingbird
WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, PhD, wrote in the Washington Examiner about the "absurd drama" that played out in Shorewood, WI over the school's ...
Wall Street Journal | Scott Walker’s Education Dividend
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at our most recent report, Keeping Score, and notes how reforms collective bargaining reforms (2011 Act 10) led to ...
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