Wisconsin’s Act 10, a Republican reform passed in 2011, limited collective bargaining rights for public employees, including teachers, leading to protests and a recall election for Governor Scott Walker. Recent research suggests that the law benefited students, saved tax dollars, and was popular with voters. By comparing school districts implementing the law at different times, researchers found that Act 10 led to a strategic allocation of teacher compensation, resulting in improved teaching quality and student test scores. The law also reduced union political activity and benefited Walker in subsequent elections. While the research has some limitations, it provides valuable insights into the impact of Act 10. The law’s fate now rests with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with this research suggesting that overturning Act 10 would have negative consequences on students and positive ones for teachers’ unions. Overall, the study sheds light on the controversial law’s effects and its importance in shaping education policy in Wisconsin.
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