Education Equity

At the ACLU of Wisconsin, we care deeply about the well-being of students throughout Wisconsin and want to ensure that their rights are protected.

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If you are experiencing discrimination at your school, you should contact the school district to determine the complaint procedure.

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Check out our toolkit to learn how to engage your local school board members.

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Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights at School

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ACLU of Wisconsin Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Miranda Rights for School Students

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that law enforcement must read students their Miranda rights before conducting a custodial interrogation in a school setting.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Education Equity
Court Cases: KRC v. State: Miranda Rights During School Interrogations
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Our Kids Deserve Safety, Not Surveillance

From hidden cameras to bathroom trackers, there has been a proliferation of EdTech surveillance in Wisconsin schools.
Court Case
Mar 26, 2026

KRC v. State: Miranda Rights During School Interrogations

We filed an amicus brief asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students' constitutional rights during police interrogations at school. The court agreed.
Court Case
Jun 07, 2011

ACLU v. DPI: Fighting Disability Discrimination at Voucher Schools

Court Case
Oct 01, 2020

Mchomvu v. Cedarburg School District: Schools Must Investigate Discrimination Complaints

Court Case
Mar 04, 2019

Merriet v. Greendale: Demanding Follow-Through From Greendale School District On Its Racial Equity Plan