Keep an eye out for WCRIS’ Fall 2023 Annual Update. It’s on its way to your school’s mailbox, but you can download the digital version. The update includes a reflection on WCRIS’ 50-year history, a recap of our state ombudsman’s yearly impact, an EANS update and more. Please share it with your pastors, your school’s oversight [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
ICYMI: Immunization Webinar Highlights
August 31, 2023
In case you missed it, check out the recording of this immunization webinar that WCRIS staff attended last week from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the DPI. It explains how schools submit their annual immunization reports to their local health department. All schools must file their report on the 40th school day, but there’s [...]
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Kudos to CSI Schools!
August 31, 2023
Wisconsin schools that are part of Christian Schools International (CSI), a WCRIS member jurisdiction of less-than-ten schools, grew their enrollment from 1,340 in the 2021-22 school year to 1,824 in 2022-23. Congratulations and best wishes as your schools continue to educate an extra 500 students! If your school has a milestone you’d like celebrated in our Current Events newsletter, [...]
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Optional Narrative for DPI Report Cards
August 31, 2023
Choice schools should have received an email from the DPI in August with a link to submit a narrative statement for the top of your DPI report card. Submitting a statement is optional. The DPI asks that you submit it by Sept. 8 using the link in the email. If you didn’t get an email or have [...]
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Publicizing Choice School Finances Rejected
August 31, 2023
Because of this summer’s historic increase in school voucher amounts, the DPI called for choice schools’ financials to be published publicly in an online dashboard, like public schools’. Various private school advocacy groups sent a letter to the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee opposing the proposal. The choice-friendly committee shot down the initiative last week. WCRIS has been [...]
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See How Your District Measures Up
August 31, 2023
Inform your school’s marketing efforts with data about your local district using this tool from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum. Find out how your district compares to others in the state on things like demographics, finances, test scores and more. Key findings from the non-profit group’s report were: Wisconsin’s public school enrollment declined for the ninth [...]
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Next Week: Legislative Session Recap
August 31, 2023
Registration is still open for our first Lunch & Learn webinar of the school year on Wed., Sept. 6! Join us to learn what to expect from newly-passed choice legislation, including reading regulations, voucher amounts and crime reporting requirements. WCRIS staff and lobbyist will be prepared to answer questions after the presentation, but you can always contact [...]
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Got Questions? We Can Help!
August 24, 2023
Throughout the year, you’ll undoubtedly encounter questions or situations that you don’t know how to answer or handle. WCRIS is here to help. WCRIS has assembled a team of experts in all areas of private K-12 education. We’ve just recently helped our members with transportation; mandated reporting requirements; situations specific to schools’ missions and values; and [...]
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Celebrating Saint John’s Lutheran
August 24, 2023
Saint John’s Lutheran School in rural Mayville has grown its enrollment by 70% in just three years and is preparing to install a new playground next month. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do for your students, staff and community! If your school has a milestone you’d like featured in our Current Events newsletter, please share it [...]
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Choice Opponent Signals Unfounded Lawsuit
August 24, 2023
The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company announced his intention to challenge Wisconsin’s school choice programs earlier this week. A lawsuit has not been filed yet, but supporters have begun to fundraise for one. The brewery is known for launching large legal initiatives and has attempted to undermine the choice program before, unsuccessfully. Both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme [...]
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