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Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23

Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23

But still affects thousands of students in Wisconsin; nearly 80% of them are disabled.

Special Report: Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Special Report

Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools

Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities

Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.

Students With Disabilities Subjected to Seclusion, Physical Restraint

Students With Disabilities Subjected to Seclusion, Physical Restraint

Report finds 84% of all such incidents in state’s schools involve students with disabilities.

Family Files Complaint For Discrimination Against Native Students

Family Files Complaint For Discrimination Against Native Students

Family says Ashland School District enforced COVID-19 policies differently for Native compared to white students.

Lawyers Denounce Attacks on State Justices

Lawyers Denounce Attacks on State Justices

They call on state bar, Supreme Court leadership to condemn threatening, anti-Semitic attacks.

The Summer of Glenn Grothman

The Summer of Glenn Grothman

Wisconsin representative’s latest brainstorm: suggesting anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist speak to Congress.

Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections

Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections

Milwaukee and four other cities will use the funds to administer elections during the pandemic.

Op Ed: Losing Sheila’s Smile
Op Ed

Losing Sheila’s Smile

I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.