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Public Schools Week

Public Schools Week is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. Public Schools Week invites the education community, parents, lawmakers and others to join us in spotlighting our nation’s public schools and the dedicated individuals behind […]

Public Schools Week Day of Action

Wisconsin State Capitol

Join Wisconsin Public Education Network partners in putting your #AppreciationInAction for public schools—and the educators, students, and communities that bring them to life—at the state capitol! REGISTER HERE! Tentative agenda: 10:00am: Open room (number to be announced soon) for information on finding your legislator, postcard writing, guidance on how to support your public schools at the […]

PARTNER EVENT: WI Faith Voices for Justice: Spring Elections: What I Should Know (Co-sponsored by Creating Beloved Community, WI Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign, & Wisconsin Public Education Network)

Zoom

Please join us for a webinar featuring Dan Lenz, staff counsel at Law Forward, who will brief us on the constitutional amendments and their implications for our democracy. Also joining us will be Peggy West-Schroder of FREE Movement who will acquaint us with What’s On Your Ballot. Finally, we will get an update from the […]

The (In)Adequacy of K-12 School Funding in Wisconsin: Presentation from Christopher Saldaña

UW-Madison Education Building 1000 Bascom Mall, Madison, United States

Learn more about the current state of K-12 school finance in Wisconsin and some general policy trends, including declining enrollment, inflation, and faculty and staff shortages. REGISTER HERE! In-person and virtual attendance options available.  Christopher Saldaña is an Assistant Professor of K-12 educational leadership and policy analysis in the School of Education at UW-Madison.

Op-Ed Workshop with The Progressive

Zoom

Join us for a hands-on op-ed writing clinic with The Progressive! Workshop participants will learn about the impact of op-eds, discuss successful op-eds, and engage in interactive writing exercises. Participants will also have the opportunity to draft, share, and receive feedback on an op-ed or letter to the editor. REGISTER HERE!

Partner Event: Wild Project Leadership Training

Milwaukee WI, United States

Wisconsin Public Education Network has trained hundreds of local leaders through the Wild Project - and we invite YOU to join us in April to take your local action to the next level! LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Wednesday, April 24th @ 5:00pm CT (welcome dinner & social) through Saturday, April 27th @ 5:00pm CT. […]

Coming Together for Our Public Schools: School Board Advocacy Onboarding Workshop

Zoom

Connect with public school champions around the state to maximize your impact as a board member! This workshop is sponsored by WEAC and DPI and will feature special welcome introductions from Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, WEAC President; Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent; and a state-level policy share from Tom McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent. REGISTER HERE! School finance […]

Partner Event: Education Law Center Annual Education Justice Lecture

Zoom

Join ELC virtually on Wednesday, June 5, at 4 p.m. ET for “The Education Beat: Journalism, Education Equity, and How to Get the Education Message Across.“ The event will feature remarks from former Washington Post columnist Valerie Strauss and a response panel including John Mooney, founding editor of NJ Spotlight, and Ashley Burns, Principal at […]

Partner Event: Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Students for Educators — from GSAFE

Green Bay West High School

GSAFE is offering a day-long workshop, Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Students, for educators, staff, and school leaders! This workshop will be held at Green Bay West High School on Wednesday, June 12th, from 9:00a to 4:00p. Registration is open to Wisconsin educators and is FREE with lunch on your own. Training will be led by […]

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