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On October 12, 2023, a lawsuit (Underwood v. Vos) was filed asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to find Wisconsin’s unregulated private school voucher and independent charter programs unconstitutional on the
See this release as a PDF here. For immediate release. October 13, 2023 Wisconsin Public School Advocates Applaud Lawsuit Against Vouchers Wisconsin Public Education Network joins advocates for students across
Read an op-ed on the need for real talk on school privatization by our Director of Digital Organizing & Communications, Christian Phelps, below. This is an opinion column. To take
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Our local advocacy group values the resources Wisconsin Public Education Network offers us and other organizations throughout the state. We are stronger together.
As public education in Wisconsin has endured eight years of marginalization, grassroots groups from school districts, institutions, and advocacy groups have sprung into action to defend public schools. Wisconsin Public Education Network provides a collaborative platform for these groups to coordinate and communicate about ideas that will help public schools stay vital.
Our public schools give depth and meaning to students, families, and communities. Starving our schools through revenue manipulations makes us less as a people and society. That’s why I fully support and endorse the mission and activities of the Wisconsin Public Education Network.
America was born during the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was a bright spot in the history of civilization. Privatization of American public education would bring death to the Enlightenment, Democracy and civilization for much of America, and bring a new dark age. I support Wisconsin Public Education Network to keep hope alive for all future generations in America.
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Wisconsin Public Education Network is the hub for public education advocacy in Wisconsin.
We are a project of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools (WAES), a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. Our work is supported by the voluntary contributions of our partners around the state.
We are an informal, non-partisan alliance of parents, educators, board members, administrators, schools districts, and groups all over the state who are committed to ensuring the public schools have the resources and support they need so every child at every public school has equal access and opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Our public schools are the heart of our communities, and a thriving democracy depends on their success.
Click here to see our 2020-21 Annual Report.
We support strong public schools that provide excellent education for all students. We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us take local level action that has a statewide impact to benefit children.
Our partners don't always agree on every issue or policy, but our common ground is always rooted in our deep commitment to the success of every student in every school.
We are an informal, non-partisan alliance of parents, educators, board members, administrators, schools districts, and groups all over the state who are committed to ensuring the public schools have the resources and support they need so every child at every public school has equal access and opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Our public schools are the heart of our communities, and a thriving democracy depends on their success.
Click here to see our 2020-21 Annual Report.
We support strong public schools that provide excellent education for all students. We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us take local level action that has a statewide impact to benefit children.
Our partners don't always agree on every issue or policy, but our common ground is always rooted in our deep commitment to the success of every student in every school.
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Board of Directors
Sandy Whisler, President
Jim Shaw, Vice President
Julie Underwood, Treasurer
Jill Gaskell, Secretary
Lori Blakeslee
Jennifer Black
Tony Chambers
Jeff Eide
Marcia Engen
Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.
Marva Herndon
Joanne Juhnke
Christina Kintop
Tara LeRoy
Karl Loewenstein
Julie Mead
Ronald "Duff" Martin
Pablo Muirhead
Bruce Quinton
Christopher J. Thiel
Amy Traynor
Khoua Vang
Michael Walsh
Anjalé (AJ) Welton
Heather DuBois Bourenane, Executive Director
Jenni Hofschulte, SE Regional Organizer
Denise Gaumer Hutchison, NE Regional Organizer
Chris Hambuch-Boyle, NW Regional Organizer
Christian Phelps, Director of Digital Organizing & Communications
Tessa Maglio, Digital Organizer & Communications Assistant
Bryn Horton, Legislative Policy Intern & Administrative Assistant
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Click here to SUPPORT LOCAL LEVEL ACTION WITH STATEWIDE IMPACT FOR WISCONSIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS by making a one time or recurring donation to the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools (WAES) and support the ongoing work of Wisconsin Public Education Network.
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When you join the Network as a contributing partner, your tax-deductible donation helps Wisconsin Public Education Network connect supporters of public schools around the state. The individuals and members of over 450 partnering organizations, grassroots groups, and school districts connected by the Network are deeply committed to the success of every student, which starts by making sure schools have the resources they need to meet the needs of every child. Together, we form a hub of public education advocacy to share resources, ideas, and actions that support the public schools that are the hearts of our communities. Your contribution sustains and helps amplify our collective efforts. Thank you!
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Wisconsin Public Education Network is a project of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, and your tax deductible contributions to WAES directly support the work of Wisconsin Public Education Network. Our work is nonpartisan and we do not support any political party or endorse candidates for partisan office.