Great Schools for Every Milwaukee Child

The August 11 primary is your chance to demand better.

Why It Matters: Key Stats

1 in 5

Wisconsin (WI) students (160k+) educated outside their home district

1 in 2

MKE students (45k) educated outside MPS

60%

of WI voters support school choice

<1 in 5

students performing on grade level in basic subjects

  • 49% of MPS schools are below lowered state expectations vs. 16.5% of private schools and 9% of public charter schools

  • MPS faces a looming $400M fiscal deficit — the district is not ready for 45k additional students

  • Wisconsin spends $14B annually on K–12 education; the funding formula is broken and must be reformed

  • Milwaukee's North Side is in an education crisis — a generation of failure demands action

How You Can Take Action

Your Voice Matters!

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AUGUST 11 PRIMARY

On August 11, you choose who represents your party in November. Show up and vote for candidates who fight for every Milwaukee child — no matter what they choose or where they live.

HIGH STANDARDS

Support high standards for our kids. They deserve better. Tell your legislators: raise the bar.

SCHOOL FUNDING

Tell your legislators: Fix Wisconsin's school funding formula. Every student counts — fund them equally.

SCHOOL CHOICE

60% of Wisconsin voters support school choice. 1 in 5 students statewide use it. Nearly 1 in 2 in MKE. Do your legislators know that?

Read the North Side Education Crisis report.

The data is clear. The crisis is real. Tell your legislators: we need a plan for more high-quality schools.

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