Kids Win Wisconsin

09/21/2026

Wisconsin knows only 1 in 3 4th graders can read proficiently. We know that number is even worse for Black students — just 8%.

Instead of fixing that, we lowered the bar. Changed the cut scores. And called it proficient anyway.

We know. And we're still making the wrong choice.

Read the latest from our founder, Brittany Kinser, on what it will actually take to put kids first, and why families deserve the truth, not a lowered bar 👉 https://brittanykinser.substack.com/p/we-knew-that-we-werent-learning-enough

Our children deserve more than low expectations. They deserve an education that opens doors they may never have imagined possible.

09/18/2026

💬 Your child's teacher sees things you might not, and you see things they don't. Our Parent-Teacher Planning Tool helps you turn that into a real conversation about what's working and what your child needs next:
bealearninghero.org/parent-teacher-planning-tool-fall2022

09/16/2026

📚 Not sure where your child really stands in reading and math? It only takes 10 minutes at home to find out. Try the Grade Level Check:

You want your child to have the skills they need to lead a happy and rewarding life. From math and reading to life skills, here’s what’s expected at each grade level so you can partner with your child’s teacher and support learning at home.

09/14/2026

Reading well takes all of us: families, teachers, and communities working together 📚. Our latest newsletter shares tools to check your child's reading level, partner with their teacher, and see how your school is performing. Read today at:https://kidswin.org/newsletter/

09/12/2026

💰 Every child deserves the resources needed to succeed, starting with how Wisconsin funds its schools.

That means modernizing the funding formula and fixing the outdated special education reimbursement system.

It also means sustaining investment in the screening, coaching, and materials schools need for evidence-based literacy instruction.

You can't hit a 95% reading goal without funding that matches the mission. 🎯 kidswin.org/policy-priorities

09/09/2026

✅ Every school should be held accountable for teaching kids to read well.

That starts with setting 95% reading proficiency as Wisconsin's statewide goal.

It also means requiring DPI to publicly report progress by district and school every year, and using that data to recognize what's working and support schools that need it.

Accountability isn't about blame. It's about moving every school forward. 🔗 Get the details: kidswin.org/policy-priorities

09/04/2026

Only 1 in 3 Wisconsin 4th graders can read proficiently. That's not a statistic, it's a call to action. To build a brighter future where every student can go to college, pursue a career, or master a trade, we need the right supplies.

Let's pack our bags with policies that put kids first. See our full vision for a better Wisconsin at kidswin.org/policy-priorities

09/01/2026

🖍️ Parents: Is honest information on your back-to-school checklist?

You’ve bought the markers, the folders, and the new shoes. But do you have the information you need to know how your child's school is really doing?

Every family deserves to know the truth about how their child is doing in school - no confusing reports, no lowered bars. As the school year kicks off, use our Data Tool to check your school's performance and ensure they are on track to get 95% of students reading proficiently.

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Look Up Your School’s Reading Scores Kids Win’s Literacy Performance Data makes your child’s school-level reading results easy to find and compare. We include 3rd and 8th grade proficiency, the milestones that predict if children are prepared to attend college, pursue a career or master a trad...

08/28/2026

As you gather your backpacks, notebooks, and pencils, there’s one more important thing to check off your list: staying informed on Wisconsin's education policies!

👉 Add us to your back-to-school list - kidswin.org/NEWSLETTER

Know Before You Vote: Wisconsin Education Edition. This month, Kids Win Wisconsin released five new resources designed to help Wisconsin voters make informed decisions and improve reading outcomes across our state.

08/27/2026

📚 Dolly Parton's father never learned to read and carried that shame his whole life. She saw how crippling it could be, and devoted her life to improving childhood literacy.

That's exactly why Kids Win Wisconsin exists: so no Wisconsin child ever has to feel that shame.

Through her Imagination Library, 45,000+ WI kids get a free book every month. Thank you, Dolly. 💛