Across the country, school voucher bills that give taxpayer money to private and religious schools are threatening to undermine and dismantle public education. One way we can fight these bills is by speaking out and informing our local communities about what these bills really mean, the billionaires who are behind them, and the wealthy families […]
This spring, Tennessee faced a huge uphill battle, fighting to stop a school voucher bill in a state with a Republican Governor and Republican supermajorities in their House & Senate, backed by a billionaire funded “Americans for Prosperity” advertising and door-knocking campaign. In the face of these overwhelming odds, they organized across the state and […]
This training will give you the tools to pitch your education justice campaign to the press using your personal story and winning narratives to advocate for public schools. Participants will learn what makes a pitch newsworthy, how to identify what reporters want, and leverage national conversations on public schools to create a timely news hook. […]
Join Team Megaphone to discuss Project 2025, the extremist right-wing plan for the next Republican presidential administration. We will discuss an overview of the report and the dangerous policies outlined within it. We will also discuss what these policy changes mean for YOU and your future. REGISTER HERE
Join public school parents, family members and supporters from across the country to learn: - How to show your support for well-resourced and inclusive public schools - What to look for when you observe your school district's school board meeting - How to form a Public School Strong team in your school district - Ways […]
Join public school parents, family members and supporters from across the country to learn: - How to show your support for well-resourced and inclusive public schools - What to look for when you observe your school district's school board meeting - How to form a Public School Strong team in your school district - Ways […]
Join AROS and the Chicago Teachers Union to learn how to host a walk-in, best practices, and have your questions answered. This informal meet-up will help to support union locals and grassroots organizations in preparation for the September 30th day of action. LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
Join this workshop to better understand how school funding works and how we can successfully advocate and organize for the sustainable funding all our students deserve. REGISTER HERE The federal government has distributed almost $200 billion of much-needed relief funds to public education since the COVID-19 pandemic. While these Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) […]
Join this workshop to better understand how school funding works and how we can successfully advocate and organize for the sustainable funding all our students deserve. LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
Public Funds Public Schools is excited to welcome back authors Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider to the PFPS webinar series. Ms. Berkshire and Dr. Schneider will discuss their new book, The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual, with Jasmine Bolton, Policy Director at the Partnership for the Future of Learning. REGISTER HERE Jennifer […]
Teaching about elections is one of the best opportunities to prepare young people for political engagement. This conference helps educators teach about electoral politics in a way that is engaging, respectful to all points of view, and supported by the best and most current information. LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
Commemorating the public engagement and broad intellectual spirit of UWGB Professor Harvey Kaye’s career, the Harvey Kaye State of Democracy series addresses some of the most urgent questions facing our democracy, including in the fields of workers’ rights, racial inequality, public health, technology, and journalism. This evening we will welcome Jennifer Berkshire. Berkshire is a […]