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Wisconsin School Choice Programs Serve Thousands of Disabled Students
The News: An estimated 14% of students in Wisconsin school choice programs have a special needs disability, according to a new analysis conducted by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and School Choice Wisconsin (SCW). The Quotes: Will Flanders, Research Director at WILL, stated: “The data are clear. Wisconsin’s school choice programs serve…
State Report Cards Show Positive Results for Choice Schools
Latest DPI data shows substantial advantages for choice programs MADISON, Wis. (November 19, 2024) – New report cards from the Department of Public Instruction show positive results for private schools in Wisconsin’s school choice programs in terms of both student growth and achievement when compared to public schools. School Choice Wisconsin released the following statement…
“Decoupling” Legislation Would Save Manitowoc Schools More Than $1.5 Million
Update to school funding policy would solve issues public schools face, benefit all students MADISON, Wis. (October 16, 2024) – The Wisconsin Public Education Network is holding an event Wednesday evening in Manitowoc to attack choice schools over funding despite an easy solution existing. “Decoupling” legislation passed last year by the Wisconsin State Assembly would…
State Data Shows Increases In Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Programs
Latest DPI data shows an increase in students attending choice and charter schools MADISON, Wis. (October 15, 2024) – Data released by the Department of Public Instruction today showed continued growth in families using private school parental choice programs for their children. School Choice Wisconsin released the following statement from its president, Nicholas Kelly: “Parents…
Wisconsin Test Score Data: Once Again, Choice Students Outscore Public Schools
Data Shows School Choice Leads to Improved Outcomes October 8, 2024 (Madison, Wis.) – Newly released Department of Public Instruction (DPI) test score data shows school choice students maintain an advantage over public schools that has continued for at least the last three years. “Wisconsin choice students perform better despite being financed at 70% of the…
Major Shift in Wisconsin Public Opinion on School Choice Sends Message to Candidates
This is an opinion piece by Nicholas J. Kelly posted to Wisconsin Right Now on August 14, 2024. Primary elections are over. A 12-week sprint to the general election is underway. A major shift in public opinion on school choice and K-12 education will be a factor in legislative races statewide. Given the general consensus…
Response to MPS Debacle MUST Include Expanded School Choice for All Families
This is an opinion piece by Nicholas J. Kelly posted to Wisconsin Right Now on June 18, 2024. No response to the regrettable MPS debacle will be adequate if it does not include expanded educational choice for all families. Every child deserves an exit pass. Educational choice is the single policy with demonstrable results in…
Wisconsin School Choice Bill Is a Rare Win for All [WRN VOICES]
This is an opinion piece by Nicholas J. Kelly posted to Wisconsin Right Now on February 12, 2024. It’s a rare day when everyone is a winner from an education finance measure. New information from the non-partisan, authoritative Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) confirms that is the case for Assembly Bill 900. School boards, school district…
An Opportunity to Strengthen School Choice and Save Taxpayers Money [WRN Voices]
This is an opinion piece by Nicholas J. Kelly posted to Wisconsin Right Now on January 16, 2024. There are two key takeaways from Wisconsin’s pioneering school choice programs. First, students in the programs outperform their public school peers. Second, the taxpayer cost is sixty-nine percent of public school spending. As president of School Choice…
SCWA Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for School Choice
A recent poll conducted by School Choice Wisconsin Action demonstrates strong support for school choice among likely voters throughout Wisconsin. Presidential candidates are indeed in a dead heat, but school choice draws bipartisan support from Republicans, Independents, and Democrats. More than two-thirds of likely voters support school choice for all families. That includes 69 percent…
Legislative Listening Sessions Dates — Have Your Voice Heard!
Legislators are holding in-district listening sessions to get constituent feedback. Take a look at the list below to see if your state representative or senator has scheduled a listening session and try to attend. If you don’t know who represents you, you can check online. These listening sessions tend to be small and are…