Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families

01/27/2025

It's National School Choice Week and we're giving thanks and preparing for more wins ahead!

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01/14/2025

In this statewide column, our President, Ty Babinski, explains the task ahead for all advocates of online learning in Wisconsin.

This year, the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families is pushing for equal opportunity and fair funding for our students. The current funding formula short changes online charter students, and even singles them out by restricting their access to extracurricular activities. In addition, the s...

11/02/2024

Congratulations, Meara!

This week, both our contestants were nominated for their drive and enthusiasm inside and outside the classroom. Here's who won.

09/18/2024

Reminder: This Friday, September 20th is a mandatory login day for all students. To avoid enrollment disruptions, please ensure your student accesses at least one class on Blackboard.

09/18/2024

While the news media and social media platforms have only recently discovered a growing awareness and vocal action among parents across the country, it’s old news here in Wisconsin. For example, our Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families has been helping parents like me speak up for twenty years!

That’s right. Two decades.

We trust Wisconsin parents. Our members are not just spectators, but rather we are key players in demanding accountability, pushing for curriculum excellence, and advocating for environments where every child can thrive.

The impact of this advocacy is profound.

We haven’t just showed up. We have just spoken up. We’ve made a difference. We changed state law and state regulations to help shape this Wisconsin educational system into one that values choice and options.

As the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families prepares to enter our third decade of advocacy, we are not resting on our laurels. We are going to leverage our shared experiences to improve Wisconsin’s educational landscape. Specifically… CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE.

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09/17/2024

09/16/2024

In this statewide opinion column, WCVSF Coalition President Ty Babinski reminds parents that there is STILL time to enroll in one of Wisconsin's many virtual schools. Spread the word!

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08/06/2024

Enjoying the last weeks of Summer Break and gearing up for a great school year!

06/04/2024

Our President has a great open letter to all candidates for the state legislature!

Congratulations to all the candidates for state legislature who have obtained and filed the required signatures to appear on the ballot this August and November. You've taken an important first step. Now, the real work begins.

04/22/2024

Our President, Ty Babinski is letting lawmakers and candidates know that there's more work to be done on issues that matter to our families.

Four more changes needed for online schools

03/19/2024

02/01/2024

The entire WCVSF would like to recognize and salute one of our own.

United States Air Force Col. Stephen McManus has retired from military service after a distinguished 30-year career! Thank you, Steve, for your service to the nation and for your continued volunteer leadership of our Coalition as one of the members of the Board of Directors!