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SUMMARY:Referenda Basics: Building a Winning Team to Support Local Schools
DESCRIPTION:Putting a referenda team together is the first step to finding education champions who share your values where you live! Get the basics on how to organize a winning campaign\, and an overview of resources and supports available to you through Wisconsin Public Education Network and other organizations. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/referenda-basics-building-a-winning-team-to-support-local-schools-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T203129Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Project 2025: The Impact\, Hosted by A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT)
DESCRIPTION:Join Team Megaphone to discuss Project 2025\, the extremist right-wing plan for the next Republican presidential administration. We will discuss an overview of the report and the dangerous policies outlined within it. We will also discuss what these policy changes mean for YOU and your future. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-project-2025-the-impact-hosted-by-a-better-wisconsin-together-abwt/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T233243Z
UID:6975-1723507200-1723593599@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY: Partisan Primary
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URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/election-day-partisan-primary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240711T174224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T174224Z
UID:7544-1723050000-1723053600@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Grassroots Media Training\, Hosted by HEAL Together / Public School Strong
DESCRIPTION:This training will give you the tools to pitch your education justice campaign to the press using your personal story and winning narratives to advocate for public schools. \nParticipants will learn what makes a pitch newsworthy\, how to identify what reporters want\, and leverage national conversations on public schools to create a timely news hook. This training will have key tips on how to present a positive vision for public schools that counter and neutralizes the opposition’s anti-equity messages in the press. \nThere will be practice time for participants to craft a pitch email that presents education justice organizations as an extension of the newsroom through helping reporters file compelling stories by deadline. \nCo-presented by Imadé Borha and Anastasia Ordonez (HEAL Comms) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-grassroots-media-training-hosted-by-heal-together-public-school-strong/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231222T194127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T225244Z
UID:7007-1722384000-1722470399@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Summer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Our 10th Annual Summer Summit will be held in Madison at La Follette High School.  \nJoin us in Madison to take a stand for welcoming and inclusive public schools that provide equal opportunity for all students. It’s time to come together to demand and deliver the thriving public schools our students and educators deserve! This year’s Summit provides opportunities to put our appreciation and accountability into action as we learn\, plan\, and strategize around the themes of racial justice\, educational equity\, and unfair impacts of disinvestment and privatization on students attending Wisconsin public schools. \nFor more details\, please visit WisconsinNetwork.org/Summit \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n \n 
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/10th-annual-summer-summit/
LOCATION:La Follette High School\, 702 Pflaum Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53716\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240424T151557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T225526Z
UID:7248-1722297600-1722383999@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Summer Summit Pre-Summit Organizing Workshop & Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:1-4pm Organizing Workshop \nLOCAL ACTION\, STATEWIDE IMPACT: Organizing to Protect and Defend Our Public Schools \nIt’s time to come together for our public schools – in our communities\, at the ballot box\, and through collective action to influence the next state budget in 2025! Join us for this two-part pre-summit planning workshop to launch our new partnership as the Wisconsin anchor for Public School Strong\, and get the tools and connections YOU need to be a changemaker for local kids! This two-part workshop will provide you with tools and resources for: \n\nPart One: Getting Organized Where We Live: Local Action\, Statewide Impact \nPart Two: Strategizing Beyond the Election: Statewide Action Plan for Holding Our Leaders Accountable for Doing Better by Our Kids\n\nRegistration required: https://WisconsinNetwork.org/Summit \n4:30-7:30 Welcome Reception \nThriving Schools\, Thriving Communities \nFestive fun! Door prizes! Special guests! Premiere of “Public Schools Unite Us” video featuring Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm (invited) and his 6th grade teacher\, Jenny Carr.  \nFREE and open to all. Food on us\, drinks on your own. \nCohosted by Wisconsin Public Education Network and the Wisconsin Coalition for Community Schools
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/summer-summit-welcome-reception-pre-summit-organizing-workshop/
LOCATION:Goodman Community Center\, 214 Waubesa Street\, Madison\, 53704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240711T165102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T165102Z
UID:7534-1721930400-1721934000@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Defeating School Vouchers in Tennessee: Lessons for the Movement\, Hosted by HEAL Together
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Tennessee faced a huge uphill battle\, fighting to stop a school voucher bill in a state with a Republican Governor and Republican supermajorities in their House & Senate\, backed by a billionaire funded “Americans for Prosperity” advertising and door-knocking campaign. \nIn the face of these overwhelming odds\, they organized across the state and managed to defeat this bill that would have siphoned hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from public schools and given it to private and religious schools. \nJoin us to celebrate the important victory and learn directly from the parents\, educators\, students and organizers who led the campaign that won this inspiring bipartisan victory for Tennessee’s schoolchildren. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-defeating-school-vouchers-in-tennessee-lessons-for-the-movement-hosted-by-heal-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240711T163307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T165139Z
UID:7527-1721322000-1721327400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event:  Back-to-School Ant-Voucher Op-Ed Training\, Hosted by Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools\, HEAL Together\, & In The Public Interest
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, school voucher bills that give taxpayer money to private and religious schools are threatening to undermine and dismantle public education. One way we can fight these bills is by speaking out and informing our local communities about what these bills really mean\, the billionaires who are behind them\, and the wealthy families who primarily benefit from them. \nAlliance to Reclaim Our Schools\, HEAL Together and In The Public Interest are organizing a back-to-school anti-voucher media blitz this August and September\, focusing on op-eds and letters to the editor. Will you join dozens of public school families\, students\, educators and advocates around the country who are learning to write persuasive op-eds about vouchers for their local papers? Join us in educating our communities and pressuring our elected officials to say no to the school voucher scam. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-back-to-school-ant-voucher-op-ed-training-hosted-by-alliance-to-reclaim-our-schools-heal-together-in-the-public-interest/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240711T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T165758Z
UID:7536-1721221200-1721226600@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event:  Anti-Voucher Victories in 2024: A Conversation with Education Advocates from MS\, NJ\, ID\, and TX\, Hosted by Public Funds Public Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join Public Funds Public Schools on Wednesday\, July 17 for a conversation with advocates from several states that successfully defeated private school voucher proposals during their 2024 legislative sessions. \nAlthough private school voucher programs continue to spread across the country\, many states have remained voucher-free or held off significant expansions. Join Public Funds Public Schools for a webinar to learn about and celebrate these victories! \nPanelists include: \n\nNancy Loome\, Executive Director\, The Parents’ Campaign (MS)\nSharon Krengel\, Director of Policy\, Strategic Partnerships and Communications\, Education Law Center (NJ)\nRod Gramer\, President and CEO\, Idaho Business for Education (ID)\nPaige Duggins-Clay\, Chief Legal Analyst\, IDRA (TX)\n\nThese experienced advocates will discuss the work of their organizations and numerous allies to oppose voucher legislation. They will offer insight\, strategies\, and tips for others working against school privatization in their states\, with plenty of time for Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-anti-voucher-victories-in-2024-a-conversation-with-education-advocates-from-ms-nj-id-and-tx-hosted-by-public-funds-public-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240711T173039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T173153Z
UID:7539-1720722600-1720728000@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: The Art of Conversations that Move People to Act\, Hosted by HEAL Together / Public School Strong
DESCRIPTION:Inviting folks is simple\, but having an intentional conversation that moves someone to take the leap and do something outside their comfort zone – well that is a whole art form. Its also the special topic for our July 11th PSS “Community of Practice” session. \nNo matter what your skill or comfort-level with these conversations\, this space is designed for you to practice and improve your ability to move others into action with you.  This is a critical tool for us all to have to build our movement for honest\, equitable and fully-funded schools into an unstoppable force. \nThere is strength in staying connected. After completing Public School Strong (PSS) Orientation\, this is your consistent space to reconnect with your peers across the country to: \n1) Access helpful tools and practice relevant skills\, 2) Connect the dots between what is happening locally and nationally\, 3) Learn from mistakes and progress made along the way \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-monthly-public-school-strong-community-of-practice-hosted-by-heal-together-public-school-strong/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240701T222703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T222703Z
UID:7488-1720638000-1720643400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Why Vote No: August 13 Statewide Constitutional Amendment Questions Hosted by The League of Women Voters Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:“The Constitutional Amendments on the August 13 ballot put Wisconsin’s share of federal funding and the distribution of emergency funds at risk. Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin for this virtual program to learn why you should vote no to both of these constitutional amendments. Learn what’s at stake. These constitutional amendments are confusing and harmful. \nWe have a great panel of speakers who will break down the two ballot questions and talk about the implications.” \nCLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-why-vote-no-august-13-statewide-constitutional-amendment-questions-hosted-by-the-league-of-women-voters-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240520T195332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T195111Z
UID:7374-1718629200-1718902800@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Leadership Training — from GSAFE and ELPA
DESCRIPTION:GSAFE is excited to partner with the UW Madison Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis department to offer a new professional development opportunity this summer.\n\n\nEducators and education leaders are encouraged to sign up for our class\, “LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Leadership Training”\, ELPA 940.\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to build LGBTQ+ affirming K-12 schools by leveraging federal and state laws\, local policies\, professional learning\, inclusive curricula\, family engagement\, and student voices.\n\n\nParticipants can earn continuing education credits and also enroll as a special student if not already enrolled.\n\n\nIn-person dates 6/17-6/20 & 7/29-8/1\nTime 1-5pm\n\n\nVisit https://acsss.wisc.edu/ for more information about enrolling as a special student.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-lgbtq-inclusivity-leadership-training-from-gsafe-and-elpa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240520T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T195113Z
UID:7370-1718182800-1718208000@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Students for Educators — from GSAFE
DESCRIPTION:GSAFE is offering a day-long workshop\, Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Students\, for educators\, staff\, and school leaders! This workshop will be held at Green Bay West High School on Wednesday\, June 12th\, from 9:00a to 4:00p. Registration is open to Wisconsin educators and is FREE with lunch on your own.\n\n\nTraining will be led by GSAFE staff and will focus on sharing best practices that support and affirm LGBTQ+ students\, strategies for engaging with parents and caregivers\, tips for navigating challenging conversations\, and resources to support your work and journey.\n\n\nRegistration includes a copy of GSAFE’s new toolkit for educators!\n\n\nLEARN MORE AT: bit.ly/4bgCXcT
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-supporting-affirming-lgbtq-students-for-educators-from-gsafe/
LOCATION:Green Bay West High School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240521T194635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T194635Z
UID:7388-1717599600-1717605000@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Education Law Center Annual Education Justice Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join ELC virtually on Wednesday\, June 5\, at 4 p.m. ET for “The Education Beat: Journalism\, Education Equity\, and How to Get the Education Message Across.“ \nThe event will feature remarks from former Washington Post columnist Valerie Strauss and a response panel including John Mooney\, founding editor of NJ Spotlight\, and Ashley Burns\, Principal at Rally. It will be followed by an audience Q&A session. \nLearn more & register HERE.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-education-law-center-annual-education-justice-lecture/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240112T191006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T191006Z
UID:7036-1715846400-1715873400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: WEAC-Retired Annual Meeting and Conference
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URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-weac-retired-annual-meeting-and-conference/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240322T154755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T163524Z
UID:7207-1715193000-1715200200@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coming Together for Our Public Schools: School Board Advocacy Onboarding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Connect with public school champions around the state to maximize your impact as a board member! This workshop is sponsored by WEAC and DPI and will feature special welcome introductions from Peggy Wirtz-Olsen\, WEAC President; Dr. Jill Underly\, State Superintendent; and a state-level policy share from Tom McCarthy\, Deputy State Superintendent. \nREGISTER HERE! \nSchool finance basics! Advocacy pro-tips! Learn how to build trust as an education leader\, engage your community productively\, and work effectively with educators\, administrators\, labor and more! Free and open to all public school champions! \nSEE DETAILED AGENDA HERE \n*Note: The intended audience for this workshop is school board members. Network partners who are not school board members are welcome to attend with school board members they have recruited from their regions.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/coming-together-for-our-public-schools-an-advocacy-onboarding-workshop-for-newly-elected-and-new-to-our-network-wisconsin-school-board-members/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231220T003401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172011Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Wild Project Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Public Education Network has trained hundreds of local leaders through the Wild Project – and we invite YOU to join us in April to take your local action to the next level!  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nWednesday\, April 24th @ 5:00pm CT (welcome dinner & social) through Saturday\, April 27th @ 5:00pm CT. \nMilwaukee\, WI (specific location TBD) \nCost: $500 (This fee is a half-off rate that includes hotel accommodations and most meals\, and scholarships are available if cost is prohibitive.) \nWe highly recommend attending with at least one other member of your team or local organization. Be sure to identify WPEN as your “organization” to ensure you’re on a team with other public education champions! We’ll do our small group work together and customize the training components to meet the needs of our teams! \nWant to learn more? Contact Heather at hdb@WisconsinNetwork.org or (608) 572-1696
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-wild-project-leadership-training/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240327T173740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T211913Z
UID:7218-1713465000-1713472200@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Op-Ed Workshop with The Progressive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on op-ed writing clinic with The Progressive!  \nWorkshop participants will learn about the impact of op-eds\, discuss successful op-eds\, and engage in interactive writing exercises.  \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to draft\, share\, and receive feedback on an op-ed or letter to the editor. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/op-ed-workshop-with-the-progressive/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231220T020007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T233405Z
UID:6973-1712016000-1712102399@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY: Spring & Presidential Preference Election
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/election-day-spring-presidential-preference-election/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240125T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T203708Z
UID:7097-1710959400-1710964800@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:The (In)Adequacy of K-12 School Funding in Wisconsin: Presentation from Christopher Saldaña
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current state of K-12 school finance in Wisconsin and some general policy trends\, including declining enrollment\, inflation\, and faculty and staff shortages. \nREGISTER HERE! In-person and virtual attendance options available.  \n\n\nChristopher Saldaña is an Assistant Professor of K-12 educational leadership and policy analysis in the School of Education at UW-Madison.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/the-adequacy-of-k-12-school-funding-in-wisconsin-presentation-from-christopher-saldana/
LOCATION:UW-Madison Education Building\, 1000 Bascom Mall\, Madison\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240223T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T181952Z
UID:7174-1709577000-1709582400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: WI Faith Voices for Justice: Spring Elections: What I Should Know (Co-sponsored by Creating Beloved Community\, WI Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign\, & Wisconsin Public Education Network)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar featuring Dan Lenz\, staff counsel at Law Forward\, who will brief us on the constitutional amendments and their implications for our democracy. Also joining us will be Peggy West-Schroder of FREE Movement who will acquaint us with What’s On Your Ballot. Finally\, we will get an update from the Wisconsin Public Education Network on school board races and school referenda to watch. \nThis webinar is jointly sponsored by the Creating Beloved Community team\, the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign\, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network.\n \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/spring-elections-what-i-should-know-co-sponsored-by-creating-beloved-community-wi-interfaith-voter-engagement-campaign-wisconsin-public-education-network/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231220T003823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T210345Z
UID:6966-1709312400-1709323200@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPEN 10th Anniversary Party!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 10 years of public education champions coming together statewide as Wisconsin Public Education Network Partners! Join us for a night of conversation and fun. \nWhether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just hearing about us now\, please join us to hear about the important needs facing our public schools\, the work our Network has done to address those needs\, and connect with others who care about kids and understand that PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNITE US. \nRSVP HERE! \nCan’t join us in person\, but want to support this event? Want to make an early contribution to ensure that the public school advocacy we’ve done over the past 10 years continues to grow? Your donation will make this party possible and sustain our ongoing advocacy for public schools. Thank you! \nSUPPORT THIS EVENT HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/wpen-10th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Findorff\, 300 S Bedford St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20240131T200049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T203247Z
UID:7134-1709287200-1709298000@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Public Schools Week Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join Wisconsin Public Education Network partners in putting your #AppreciationInAction for public schools—and the educators\, students\, and communities that bring them to life—at the state capitol! \nREGISTER HERE! \nTentative agenda:\n10:00am: Open room (number to be announced soon) for information on finding your legislator\, postcard writing\, guidance on how to support your public schools at the legislative level. Wisconsin Public Education Network staff and volunteers will be available as you make visits to your lawmakers’ offices\, deliver postcards and notes of support for public schools\, and engage in conversation about what public schools mean to you.\n12:00-12:30pm: Press conference in the CAPITOL ROTUNDA. Listen to a short lineup of speakers and applaud the value of our public schools.\n1:00pm or earlier: Wrap-up.\n \nSticking around the area? Please also RSVP to join us from 5:00-8:00pm at our 10th Anniversary Party at Findorff in Madison! All are welcome\, whether you’re a longtime partner of our Network or brand new to us. Cap off Public Schools Week and celebrate Wisconsin’s advocacy for kids and public schools with us!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/public-schools-week-day-of-action/
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Capitol
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UID:7032-1708905600-1709337599@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Public Schools Week
DESCRIPTION:Public Schools Week is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve. Public Schools Week invites the education community\, parents\, lawmakers and others to join us in spotlighting our nation’s public schools and the dedicated individuals behind them. \nLEARN MORE HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/public-schools-week/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T180000
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UID:7164-1708621200-1708624800@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: $chool Voucher $cam - Virtual Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the facts about school vouchers and what you can do to combat them. As taxpayers\, we should not be on the hook to fund two school systems. \nREGISTER HERE! \nDID YOU KNOW YOU PAY MORE FOR VOUCHER SCHOOLS THAN RUSD’S STRUCTURAL DEFICIT?\nIt’s true. RUSD’s structural deficit is approximately $34 million. In the last round of state budget school funding\, choice private schools received a funding boost while public school funding remained flat. This year alone vouchers receive $39 million of RUSD funding. Without that loss\, RUSD wouldn’t be facing the fiscal cliff it does next school year and would have money to invest in programs and supports for students.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-chool-voucher-cam-virtual-townhall-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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UID:6971-1708387200-1708473599@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY: Spring Primary
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URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/election-day-spring-primary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T153000
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UID:7160-1708264800-1708270200@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Referenda All Around: Understanding the Challenges Facing Public Education
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered why it seems that school referenda are happening more often? This presentation will examine the basics of school finance and the varied challenges facing public education in Wisconsin’s communities.\n\nJulie Fisher Mead is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis at UW-Madison. She researches and writes about topics related to the legal aspects of education\, including those related to school funding\, special education and school choice.\n\nJoin us after the lecture for catered snacks and an activity — we will write thank-you cards to teachers at Dodgeville schools\, in appreciation for their dedication\, brilliance\, and care.\nThis lecture is made possible by funding from the Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin and generous community support. The lecture is free\, but a donation of $5-$15 is appreciated and will go towards this and other programming at M+M.\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration is OPTIONAL but will allow us to send you updates and reminders about this event. Please let us know on the registration page if you will need on-site child care or transportation in order to attend the lecture.
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/partner-event-referenda-all-around-understanding-the-challenges-facing-public-education/
LOCATION:Merrimac & Main Center\, 115 W Merrimac St\, Dodgeville\, WI\, 53533\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000
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CREATED:20231220T001628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T200519Z
UID:6960-1707849000-1707854400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:School Funding 101 for Public Education Champions and Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Get the facts on Wisconsin’s school finance landscape so you can speak with confidence when you talk to voters and center your message on the needs of local students. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/school-funding-101-for-public-education-champions-and-candidates/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231220T001454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T200309Z
UID:6958-1707417000-1707422400@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:Spring Election Organizing for Public Education Champions: How to Get Out the Vote for Public School Students!
DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know about getting public school supporters to the ballot box\, managing volunteers\, making phone calls and knocking doors\, and more! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/spring-election-organizing-for-public-education-champions-how-to-get-out-the-vote-for-public-school-students/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193458
CREATED:20231220T001246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T191457Z
UID:6956-1706812200-1706817600@www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org
SUMMARY:It's About the Kids: How to Focus Your Message on What Really Matters to Develop a Winning Referendum Campaign
DESCRIPTION:This panel with professional referendum coordinators\, local organizers and messaging experts will provide concrete tips for running a successful referendum campaign with a message that gets to the heart of why we need strong and thriving public schools – to meet the needs of the kids we love! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.old.WisconsinNetwork.org/event/its-about-the-kids-how-to-focus-your-message-on-what-really-matters-to-develop-a-winning-referenda-campaign/
LOCATION:Zoom
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