In the news... 

Rep. Roys:  Eliminate Funding for "Parent Contracts" - Restore 4K Grants

Bussing Contracts Threatened for Large Families

State budget would cut school aid by 2.5%

Student testing overhaul urged

Private school enrollment in Wisconsin drops 11% in decade

DC Voucher Article by George Will, OP-Ed Columnist for The Washington Post

Which "choice" does the 111th Congress make when it comes to education?

Candidates for top schools post differ on results of voucher study

Candidates for state school post spar over MPS reform, school vouchers

AZ Supreme Court strikes down two voucher programs

Obama vows to restore DC voucher program

WCRIS Kohl Scholarship Recipients

Conserve School announces closing; parents challenge decision

Senator Coggs proposes mandatory 5K for public schools 

Legislature honors Archbishop Dolan

Obama promotes "0-5" early education program in first budget

Governor Doyle's 2009-2011 budget proposal

How can the federal stimulus package help your school?

 

WCRIS Executive Council

(L-R)  Robert Moeller, Secretary (WELS),
Matt Kussow, Exec Director,
Tom Wittkamper, Resigning President, (ACSI),
Mike Lancaster, President (Catholic Diocese of Madison)
and Ward Ghory, Treasurer (WAIS)

 

State Budget Update

The Joint Finance Committee concluded work on the state budget, sending the bill to the Assembly with a provision which reduces the amount larger families are entitled to under the "parent contract" statutes.   Please see our talking points and press release on this issue for more information. 

School Resources 

Bussing Basics:  Know Your Rights

Equitable Services Guide for Federal Title Programs

US Dept. of Education:  Economic Stimulus Guidance for Private Schools

Alternate form for birth certificates 

 

 

WIAA Proposal

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is currently developing a proposal which would place many religious and independent high schools in a higher division for the 2009-10 basketball season.  The current draft would make the following adjustments:

 *  Non-public schools residing in a city with more than one public high school would be moved up one division;

*   Non-public schools residing in a city with a public school district ranking among the state's top 30 in total enrollment would be moved up one division; and,

*    Non-public schools which rank in the bottom 30 of their division in total enrollment would be exempt from divisional changes.

While the WIAA Board of Control has given preliminary approval to the plan, Associate Director Deb Hauser will be refining the proposal in preparation for the area meetings held in the fall. 

If you would like to comment on this proposal and receive timely updates on our grassroots efforts, please contact WCRIS.