Fair Funding
Wisconsin has collected billions in tax dollars that some lawmakers refuse to release to public schools, forcing half of state districts in 2024 to referendum to meet basic student needs. It doesn’t have to be this way. The governor’s proposed 2025-27 state budget can offer relief to taxpayers while investing in local public schools. But it’s going to take all of us, working together, to stand up for a better state budget.
Healthy School Meals
Healthy, well nourished students are more prepared to learn and more likely to grow to become healthy adults.
Special Education Equity
It’s morally wrong that Wisconsin uses taxpayer dollars to fund 90 percent of special needs for private voucher schools while the local public schools that serve 95 percent of special needs students are reimbursed less than 30 percent.
Vouchers
Vouchers take funding from public schools while leaving behind students with disabilities, students of color, and students in rural communities without private school options.
Mental Health & Safety
Students in crisis are less able to pay attention at school, focus on homework, and have enriching relationships with peers or educators.