The Kids Win Wisconsin team has officially launched community outreach efforts. Over the past few weeks, our Family Mobilizers have been out across Milwaukee meeting families, listening to community members, and talking about our mission to build a statewide coalition that puts kids first.
This is a moment to pay attention. Early voting is underway, and Election Day is April 7. I’m encouraged to see that Kids Win Wisconsin’s focus on the importance of school board elections is being elevated by local and national media:
The Spring Election includes important school board elections across the state. One of the most important responsibilities of a school board is ensuring students are learning to read, write, and do math proficiently. These foundational skills determine whether students succeed in school and in the future.
Last week, Kids Win Wisconsin was featured on the front page of the Beloit Daily News! Families across the state already understand why this matters. This quote really captures the essence of the severity of the literacy crisis here in Wisconsin:
The Kids Win Wisconsin Comparison Tool is now available and offers Wisconsin families a new way to access school data. Anyone can easily explore clear literacy data and compare schools across the state. Users can filter by county, district, or school type and see side-by-side results for overall, 3rd-grade, and 8th-grade reading proficiency. Color-coded visuals highlight strengths and gaps. Along with our new statewide Literacy Map, Wisconsin families now have a simple way to see how well students are being prepared to ...
