Wisconsin should Work for Everyone, Not Just the Wealthy Few.
Every family deserves a fair shot, no matter their race, background, or zip code. But, too many of us struggle to afford the basics.
This affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident.
It is the result of policy choices that have concentrated power in the hands of the wealthy few, while underinvesting in the things our families need to thrive.
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Inaccessible and Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Wisconsin Families to the Breaking Point
State Legislature Has Opportunity to Stabilize Children and Families For Release: June 14, 2023Contact: Emily Miota | [email protected] | 262-853-6863Wisconsin’s lack of accessible child care short-changes children and makes getting to work for parents difficult,...
Wisconsin Child Care Data: Handy 2-Pager
Child Care Aware has released a Wisconsin Child Care Fact Sheet, with up-to-date info on: Children under 6 likely needing child care: 296,986 Working mothers: with children under 6: 226,313 Regulated child care capacity: 136,519 Annual cost of full-day care in a...
A New Controversy about the Effectiveness of Pre-K
A new study on the impacts of Pre-K in Tennessee has triggered the ongoing controversy about the effectiveness of early education. An article in the New York Times, Does PreK Make Any Difference? provides an analysis of several studies on Pre-K and its impact by...
The US Department of Justice Weighs in on the Proper Role for School Resource Officers (SRO)
As part of a Kentucky court case in which two elementary students were handcuffed by the SRO, the US Department of Justice submitted a Statement of Interest about the how SRO’s should deal with youth, particular students with disabilities. In the statement, DOJ...
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