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
Here you will find videos, handouts, and brain storming notes from our sessions from this years summit. So if you weren’t able to join us, or if you didn’t make it to one of our sessions you are in the right place! Below you will find all our sessions with descriptions, panelists, and materials....
At this year’s summit we will be screening the film Backpacks Full of Cash. Narrated by Matt Damon, this feature-length documentary explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children. Filmed in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Nashville and other cities, it takes viewers through the tumultuous 2013-14 school year,...
All supporters of Wisconsin public schools are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit. The Summer Summit is the Wisconsin public education advocacy event of the year: an opportunity like no other to connect with and learn from other supporters of public schools. From parents and grassroots organizers to...
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
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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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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 nearly 400 partnering organizations, grassroots groups, and school districts connected in 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 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.
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For information on becoming an organizational partner or to request an invoice, please contact us at hdb@WisconsinNetwork.org.