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New study gathers WI school districts\u2019 spending data over the past six years, potentially showing mis-aligned priorities<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The News<\/strong>: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) just released a new report: Defunding Classrooms: Investigating the Rise of Bureaucracy in K-12 Schools<\/u><\/a>. <\/em>We not only find a wide variation in school district spending, but an eyebrow-raising amount going toward administrators who have little or no contact with students.<\/p>\n

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The Quote<\/strong>: WILL Research Director\u2014Will Flanders, PhD\u2014said, \u201cFor years, public school bureaucracy has exploded, while enrollment has significantly decreased. Instead of raising teacher pay and ensuring academic success, money is being spent on programs and staff outside of the classroom. This raises red flags for education advocates and taxpayers alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Why It Matters: <\/strong>Education in Wisconsin has become heavily bureaucratic, with the number of middlemen between the teacher-parent-student link growing significantly over the years. Under the most recent biennial state budget, public schools will see funding increases of more than $1 billion. It is critical that taxpayers are assured that their hard-earned money is being spent on teacher raises and student success.<\/p>\n

For more information on what share of school district employees are administrative, check out WILL\u2019s updated School Data Dashboard<\/a>. This comprehensive, user-friendly, interactive tool also provides a snapshot of student proficiency, district funding and district-related information for every school district in the state.<\/p>\n

Our Report\u2019s Key Findings: <\/strong><\/p>\n