Will Flanders

Evers Could Limit Less Expensive Health Insurance Option for Wisconsinites

by Will Flanders | Jan 14, 2019 | Features

Rather than being concerned about protecting the viability of the ACA, let’s consider the healthcare needs of Wisconsin’s low- and middle income families

Education Blue Ribbon Commission Misses Opportunity for Bold Reforms

by Will Flanders | Jan 7, 2019 | Features

The Blue Ribbon Commission has proposed some valid ideas, but do not go far enough if we truly want to transform education funding in Wisconsin.

Tony, Let’s Have That Honest Discussion About Vouchers

by Will Flanders | Jan 4, 2019 | Features, Special to RightWisconsin

Despite the claims of extensive cost to property-tax payers, it is important to note that the voucher programs, in aggregate, represent a savings to the state of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Public Schools Should Look to Their Own Record on Selective Admissions

by Will Flanders | Dec 15, 2018 | Features

Along with having fewer students with disabilities, citywide specialty schools have a lower share of non-white students.

Milwaukee Choice and Charter Schools Outperform MPS on State Report Cards

by Will Flanders | Nov 13, 2018 | Features, Special to RightWisconsin

These results ought to make clear that school choice, whether it is private schools in the choice program or public charter schools, is making an important difference in the lives of Milwaukee students.

Looking at Tuesday’s Forward Exam Results from DPI

by Will Flanders | Oct 2, 2018 | Features

In both mathematics and English/language arts, charter schools continue to outperform their other public school peers.

New Study Calls Into Question More Regulation of School Choice

by Will Flanders | Sep 18, 2018 | Features, Special to RightWisconsin

Rather than under-regulation, problems in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) likely result from too many regulations being forced on private schools.

Democrats Mislead on School Choice Costs

by Will Flanders | Sep 5, 2018 | Features, Special to RightWisconsin

Rather than complaining about the cost of vouchers to districts, it is high time to ask why we continue to reward local schools for their failure to retain kids.

Tony Evers is a Real Threat to Education Reform and School Choice

by Will Flanders | Aug 15, 2018 | Features

While Evers may come off much like a friendly grandfather—affable and harmless—it is important to recognize that he represents a threat to school choice in Wisconsin, even more so than previous Democrat gubernatorial candidates.