Wisconsin School Board Policy:

A Field Guide

In Wisconsin, policies adopted by local school boards play an enormous role in shaping public schools. Each entry in this field guide focuses on a specific aspect of school policy—explaining the legal context, exploring the different approaches districts take, and walking through strategies for challenging or changing policies that aren’t working. I hope the info you find here empowers you to engage in informed policy advocacy with your school board.


This Policy Field Guide is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. Viewing this Policy Field Guide does not constitute obtaining legal advice or forming an attorney-client relationship. If you need guidance regarding a specific issue you are facing, you should consult with a lawyer. 

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Policy Guides

Policy Field Guide: Diversity In Curriculum

School boards have enormous power to set their own curriculum —- as long as they meet the school district standards laid out in Wisconsin statutes. And that means they have to provide diverse instructional materials and texts. They have latitude to decide how they will meet these requirements. But if they don’t meet the requirements, their communities can hold them accountable.