Read the Media Packet, summarizing the Expanded Core Report
Read the full report: Second Worst: How Wauwatosa Became One of the Worst School District Collapses in American History
Read the Report Supplement (methodology, scoring framework, and literature review)
A rigorously documented, independent, community-led report detailing how Wauwatosa’s school governance has broken down over the past several years—academically, financially, and administratively.
The report follows the district’s own investigation confirming serious leadership failures—further validating the need for immediate corrective action.
This collapse impacts student learning, teacher morale, neighborhood stability, and long-term tax burdens—issues that affect everyone in the community.
Pause the proposed $350 million capital project
Commission an independent forensic audit
Establish permanent, community-based oversight mechanisms
Restoring trust, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public education in Wauwatosa.