Wisconsin is home to the oldest private school voucher program in the entire country. What began in Milwaukee now serves low income and special needs children throughout the state. WILL has always prioritized school choice and will continue to provide legal services and high-quality research on Wisconsin’s private school choice programs.
Our School Choice Work
School Choice
Apples to Apples: A Look at School Sector Performance in Wisconsin for 2025
By: Will Flanders
Will Flanders, PHD
School Choice
Policy Report: Why Wisconsin Should Opt In to the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
By: Dr. Will Flanders, Cory Brewer, Maellie Lewna
Will Flanders, PHD
School Choice
Model Policy: Promotion or Retention Decisions for Students with Personal Reading Plans –– Private Schools Participating in Parental Choice Programs
By: Cory Brewer and Lauren Greuel
Pat Garrett
School Choice
Apples to Apples: The Definitive Look at School Test Scores in Milwaukee and Wisconsin for 2024
WILL’s annual Apples to Apples report puts schools on a level playing field to fairly assess education in the Badger State across public, charter, and private voucher schools.
Pat Garrett
School Choice
The High Cost of Overregulation: How Excessive Government Control Threatens School Choice in Wisconsin
While Wisconsin’s school choice programs have been successful in providing diverse educational options, increasing regulation could limit their effectiveness and growth. This report calls for a careful balance between ensuring accountability and maintaining the flexibility of choice programs that allow schools to innovate and meet students’ needs.
Pat Garrett
School Choice
Thousands Served: Students with Disabilities in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Programs
In the past two years, WILL has partnered with School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) to provide an accurate assessment of disability rates. These are our latest findings.
Pat Garrett
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