Education
Wisconsin Education Issues
Education is an essential component of modern societies. It is self-evident that virtually everything in our current social, economic, political, and technological world is impacted by education.
Given this obvious reality, it is inexplicable to me that education – especially universal public education – is under attack in so many ways. Funding for K-12 schools, tech colleges, and universities is inadequate and being eroded by inflation. Students are being expected to pay for higher education with student loan debt. School “choice” and vouchers divert public money ...
THANK YOU TO WI PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK AND FAIR MAPS
FROM OUR PARTNERS AT WI PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK
Public Education is the Life Blood of Every Community
Here’s what you can do right now:
Sign our petitionto become a budget ambassador yourself and show lawmakers — and Team Public—that you’re on the side of kids, whatever it takes. en.wisconsinnetwork.org/budgetamb
Contact your lawmakersand ask them to take the bold actions necessary to fix the proposed package on the table and instead pass a budget that closes the gaps and meets kids’ needs. Find your lawmakers here or call 800-362-9472 for ...
We Don’t Have to Live Like This
"Gun violence is a scourge that is unique to this country, and that is why we are taking action...We don't have to live like this." Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer
“They’re banishing books from their schools. We’re banishing hunger from ours.” Minnesota governor Tim Walz
Gov. Whitmer was talking about the recently enacted legislation to strengthen gun control laws in Michigan. In 2020 men armed with assault rifles entered the Michigan capital building protesting pandemic safety policies. There was also a failed plot by anti-government extremists to kidnap ...
PROMINENT LOVE CANAL TOXICOLOGIST TO SPEAK IN WAUSAU
Love Canal has been considered by many to be one of the worst environmental disasters in American history. Now, on June 3, Wausonians will get to hear from an expert who was actually there.
If you go
What: Midwest Environmental Health Summit
When: 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 3
Where: Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St., Wausau
Cost: Admission is completely free to the public, RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Reserve a seat at this link.
The toxicologist who was appointed by state officials in New York at the height of the Love Canal crisis, ...
May Hot Topics Forum
Dynamics of Human Trafficking.
Brenda Bayer
Advocate
The Women's Community
May 17th, 2023
6:30 pm
Whitewater Music Hall
130 1st St.
Wausau, Wi 54401
It may feel as if human trafficking only exists at the Mexican border. But that is actually not the case. Wisconsin, including Marathon County have appreciable human trafficking activity. Join us for an informative presentation, Dynamics of Human Trafficking, facilitated by Brenda Bayer of The Women’s Committee., on May 17th, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Music Hall at 130 1st Street, ...
Support our Public Schools
Rally at the State Capitol
Support our Public Schools!
Buses: Free busing will be available in certain areas for anyone attending the rally including departures from the MTEA office in Milwaukee. Rally-goers can express interest in riding a bus when they sign up. Those who express interest will receive additional communications with the bus information. For bus-riders who register and will be traveling over lunchtime, sandwiches and water will be available either at the bus loading or unloading site.
Car Pool Reimbursement: For members who carpool ...
Join us for State Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 19
8:30am - 4:30pm
State Capitol, Madison
The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition will hold its annual State Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 8:30am – 4:30pm at the State Capitol in Madison. Can you bring your voice, your support, your story to our cause that day?
Issues:
1. Screening for cancer for high-risk women and those with dense breast tissue: A bill has been introduced that would require insurers to cover essential screenings for women who are at high risk for breast cancer due to dense breast ...
NAOMI Action Day
Join with hundreds of people from WISDOM affiliates around the state whose values impel them to advocate for a more just and equitable Wisconsin on Thursday, April 27. The day will begin with an inspiring and informative session at the Masonic Center. After a boxed lunch, we will proceed to the Capitol for a rally followed by visits with our state senators and representatives.
Will provide a bus for the event, leaving from Mt. Sinai Congregation, loading at 6:15 am leaving at 6:30 am, making a stop at the park/ride in Kronenwetter and in the parking lot behind the ...