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Congratulations to Story Time with Steve & Micah on their Midwest Emmys nomination for this beautiful PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNITE US video featuring host of 'Wisconsin Foodie' Luke Zahm and his 6th grade public school teacher, lifelong educator Jenny Carr. www.wisconsinnetwork.org/news/video-c...

wisconsinnetwork.orgVideo Celebrating Public Education in Wisconsin Nominated for Midwest Emmy - Wisconsin Public Education NetworkA video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination!
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"[WI] has the financial capacity to adequately support students with disabilities, to invest in all students, and, crucially, to protect property taxpayers from these ever-increasing burdens... Let’s demand that our elected officials finally act" www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/...

gmtoday.comYour property tax hike: A direct result of state failure to fund students with disabilitiesWisconsin taxpayers are facing an undeniable truth: Your property taxes are rising, and the primary culprit is the state’s persistent failure to fund public education, particularly for students with d...
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Good news for all who care about democracy! ONLY public schools accept and serve all students and are held accountable to taxpayers to make sure they do so responsibly. ALL schools that receive public funds should be held to the same standards of accountability and transparency.

greenbaypressgazette.comGreen Bay tax bills will add new line on school voucher payments after hours of debateAfter hours of debate, Green Bay councilmembers approved a change to tax bills, adding information on school voucher payments. Here's what to know.

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Governor Tony Evers
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I’ve spent my life fighting for Wisconsin’s kids. I’ve been a teacher, a principal, a superintendent, and the state superintendent. I know Wisconsin's kids and our schools—this decision would be catastrophic for them. There's no question. I’m sorry, but this is bullshit.

wsj.comExclusive | Draft of Trump Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Education DepartmentSecretary Linda McMahon would be directed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.”
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Thanks to @mteaunion.bsky.social for this brilliant video highlighting the spirit of frustration and commitment to doing better by our kids that marked our Day of Action rally on Friday. It's time to put an end to this gap-widening cycle and demand a better budget. Join us!!

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Want to lower property taxes? Pass a state budget with significant increases in ed funding! @wiscednetwork organized this powerful visual in the WI State Capitol, calling attention to two thirds of districts across state forced to go to voters for funding because politicians haven't done their job!

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Put your appreciation into action during #PublicSchoolsWeek! Here are five // easy // things you can do where you live to celebrate, support and protect Wisconsin's public schools!

wisconsinnetwork.org5 Ways to TAKE ACTION during Public Schools WeekPublic Schools Week is a time for celebration, appreciation and action – and it’s never been more important to take time to do all three! We challenge you to commit to taking action dur…
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This is why we need to fight to ensure funding for students with disabilities at both the state and federal levels. Sign our petition for fully reimbursing special education costs here: secure.everyaction.com/9b0TylpickCn...

secure.everyaction.com Gov. Evers: Close the Public Education Funding Gap in the 2025-2027 Budget
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“The vast majority of I.D.E.A. rights only apply to public-school. These rights are all lost when a student goes to a private school.” —Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

newyorker.comWhat the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with DisabilitiesThe future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
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TAKE ACTION! TELL CONGRESS: 🍎 Oppose any executive or legislative effort to dismantle the Department of Education. 🍎Reject the implementation of a federal school voucher program. 🍎 Advocate for strong, fully funded public schools that serve all students.

publicschoolstrong.controlshift.appPublic School Strong: Defend Against the Trump Administration’s AttacksPublic education is under attack. From attempts to defund public schools through voucher scams, to efforts aimed at censoring educators and whitewashing history, the Trump Administration and its allie...
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We need to fix the broken state funding system. Don't believe the lies. If Wisconsin was adequately funding public schools, we wouldn't have to constantly raise local taxes to keep the lights on.

jsonline.comWisconsin lawmakers pit neighbor against neighbor with every school referendum | OpinionLike some James Bond movie villain, the Legislature has set up a diabolical game for citizens to play every election cycle with school referendums.

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