Connecting education advocates and professionals to information, actions and each other.
Who We Are
We are an informal, non-partisan alliance of parents, educators, board members, administrators, schools districts, and groups all over the state.
We are committed to the public schools that ensure every child at every school has equal opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond.
We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us get better at the state and local level in meeting these goals.
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 committed to the public schools that ensure every child at every school has equal opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond.
We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us get better at the state and local level in meeting these goals.
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.
Wisconsin Public Education News, Events & Actions
This post was originally published in the May 2018 edition of Union Labor News. Will 2018 Be a Blue Ribbon Year for our Students and Schools? It’s up to us. By Heather DuBois Bourenane, Executive Director, Wisconsin Public Education Network “They don’t care what we think. They don’t listen to a word we say.” It was...
Revenue Limits are the set amount each district is allowed by the state to spend per pupil. These limits were set in 1993 and frozen under Governor Walker, so they are no longer increased yearly to adjust for inflation. The difference between the revenue limit and the amount of state aid received is paid...
A “sponsored ad” has started to pop up on our social media feeds, and we’ve been getting some questions on the validity of a Wisconsin teachers certification program that promises you a license without taking the edTPA. Can this be for real? It’s for real. Wisconsin Public Education Network’s Executive Director, Heather DuBois Bourenane,...
What advocates are saying
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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ABOUT
The Wisconsin Public Education Coalition is the hub for education advocacy in Wisconsin.
We are a project of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools (WAES), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit. 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 that the public schools that are the hearts of our communities have the resources they need to ensure every child at every school has equal opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond.
We support strong public schools that provide excellent education for all students. We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us get better at the state and local level in meeting these goals.
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 that the public schools that are the hearts of our communities have the resources they need to ensure every child at every school has equal opportunity to learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond.
We support strong public schools that provide excellent education for all students. We work together to share information, ideas, and actions that help us get better at the state and local level in meeting these goals.
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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Julie Underwood, President
Jenni Hofschulte, Vice President
Jill Gaskell, Secretary
Ronald "Duff" Martin, Treasurer
Tom Beebe
Marcia Engen
Jerry Fiene
Joanne Juhnke
Ellen Lindgren
Thomas J. Mertz
David Polashek
Bruce Quinton
Christopher J. Thiel
Sandy Whisler
Chris Kintop
Corinda Rainey-Moore
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Our partners include educators, parents, students, administrators, school board members, grassroots organizers, education professionals and advocates of all stripes. All who support Wisconsin's proud tradition of quality public education are welcome to join us and consider themselves partners in our Network - there are no dues or formal requirements.
HOW TO SUPPORT WISCONSIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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For information on becoming an organizational partner or to request an invoice, please contact us at hdb@WisconsinNetwork.org.
The Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools is 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.
The Wisconsin Public Education Network (a project of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools - WAES) connects 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 education advocacy to share resources, ideas, and actions that support the public schools that are the hearts of our communities. While all who support and participate in this work are invited to think of themselves as partners in our Network, your tax-deductible contribution to WAES sustains and helps amplify our collective efforts.
Please use the links below to make a one time or ongoing donation to support WAES and the ongoing work of the Wisconsin Public Education Network. Contributions payable to WAES may also be mailed to: PO Box 6592, Monona, WI 53716-0592.
Bonus offer! FREE GO PUBLIC bumper sticker with every donation of $10 or more. Set up a recurring donation and receive a FREE "GO PUBLIC" t-shirt! Be sure to let us know what size you need in the comments section.
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For information on becoming an organizational partner or to request an invoice, please contact us at hdb@WisconsinNetwork.org.
The Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools is 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.