Inviting folks is simple, but having an intentional conversation that moves someone to take the leap and do something outside their comfort zone - well that is a whole art form. Its also the special topic for our July 11th PSS “Community of Practice” session. No matter what your skill or comfort-level with these conversations, […]
Join Public Funds Public Schools on Wednesday, July 17 for a conversation with advocates from several states that successfully defeated private school voucher proposals during their 2024 legislative sessions. Although private school voucher programs continue to spread across the country, many states have remained voucher-free or held off significant expansions. Join Public Funds Public Schools […]
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 […]
1-4pm Organizing Workshop LOCAL ACTION, STATEWIDE IMPACT: Organizing to Protect and Defend Our Public Schools It’s time to come together for our public schools – in our communities, at the ballot box, and through collective action to influence the next state budget in 2025! Join us for this two-part pre-summit planning workshop to launch our […]
Our 10th Annual Summer Summit will be held in Madison at La Follette High School. Join us in Madison to take a stand for welcoming and inclusive public schools that provide equal opportunity for all students. It’s time to come together to demand and deliver the thriving public schools our students and educators deserve! This […]
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
Putting a referenda team together is the first step to finding education champions who share your values where you live! Get the basics on how to organize a winning campaign, and an overview of resources and supports available to you through Wisconsin Public Education Network and other organizations. REGISTER HERE!
Everything you need to know about funding to be the changemaker Wisconsin kids need now with Dr. Julie Underwood (virtual). Get the facts on Wisconsin’s school finance landscape so you can speak with confidence when you talk to voters and center your message on the needs of local students. Get the facts on Wisconsin’s school […]
This panel with experienced referenda coordinators, local organizers and professional messaging experts will provide concrete tips for running a successful referenda campaign with a message that gets to the heart of why we need strong and thriving public schools - to meet the needs of the kids we love! REGISTER HERE!
