Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The United States Census Bureau has adjusted the timeline for the self-response phase. Originally, the phase had been extended to October 31; now, the self-response phase will end on September 30, 2020.
The Wisconsin self-response rate was just 70.9% as of August 26. An accurate census count not only establishes a count of the population, but many educational assistance programs rely on it for funding. Among those is Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act, which is designed to close achievement gaps and ensure all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education in Wisconsin schools.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction encourages educators and education stakeholders to share reminders about the Census within local contexts to ensure an accurate count.
For more information, including educational resources for teachers, visit the United States 2020 Census website.