Dustin Beilke
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WEAC members have picked their Top 5 Stories of 2025. What do you think? weac.org/weac-members...
December 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
WEAC members have picked their Top 5 Stories of 2025. What do you think? weac.org/weac-members...
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For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has opened the doors of public education to millions of students, ensuring they receive a free, inclusive education and the services they need to learn. Tell Congress to protect the law: www.nea.org/advocating-f...
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has opened the doors of public education to millions of students, ensuring they receive a free, inclusive education and the services they need to learn. Tell Congress to protect the law: www.nea.org/advocating-f...
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The 2025-26 WEAC Future Educators Scholarship application is open. Find all the annual scholarship and awards at WEAC.org/awards. Go directly to the Future Educators Scholarship application at WEAC.org/weac-future-teachers-scholarship/
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The 2025-26 WEAC Future Educators Scholarship application is open. Find all the annual scholarship and awards at WEAC.org/awards. Go directly to the Future Educators Scholarship application at WEAC.org/weac-future-teachers-scholarship/
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WEAC has issued a statement on the dismissal of former Waukesha first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel's federal lawsuit.
Whether or not it is legal for the district to fire her, it is wrong and it's not what is best for students: weac.org/weac-stateme...
Whether or not it is legal for the district to fire her, it is wrong and it's not what is best for students: weac.org/weac-stateme...
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
WEAC has issued a statement on the dismissal of former Waukesha first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel's federal lawsuit.
Whether or not it is legal for the district to fire her, it is wrong and it's not what is best for students: weac.org/weac-stateme...
Whether or not it is legal for the district to fire her, it is wrong and it's not what is best for students: weac.org/weac-stateme...
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Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and lasts through October 15. NEA has curated an extensive list of resources, books, lessons, videos, and activities to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom: nea.org/.../stu.../t... #hispanicheritagemonth
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and lasts through October 15. NEA has curated an extensive list of resources, books, lessons, videos, and activities to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom: nea.org/.../stu.../t... #hispanicheritagemonth
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All over Wisconsin, newly hired educators are meeting with local associations' organizers and leaders in groups and one-on-one. They are talking about the job, the employer, the local association and how to join. weac.org/join
August 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
All over Wisconsin, newly hired educators are meeting with local associations' organizers and leaders in groups and one-on-one. They are talking about the job, the employer, the local association and how to join. weac.org/join
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Know Your Rights www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
Know Your Rights | NEA
Do you know when to raise your union voice? From academic freedom and personal safety to advocacy, fair pay, and more, this guide highlights key rights that every NEA member should know about and defe...
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August 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Know Your Rights www.nea.org/nea-today/al...
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Text BACK2SCHOOL to 48744 to get weekly texts with back-to-school tips and resources from NEA.
August 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Text BACK2SCHOOL to 48744 to get weekly texts with back-to-school tips and resources from NEA.
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Teacher, Racine Educators United President, and WI State Representative Angelina Cruz is tonight's dinner keynote speaker at WEAC Summer Leadership Academy. weac.org/sla
July 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Teacher, Racine Educators United President, and WI State Representative Angelina Cruz is tonight's dinner keynote speaker at WEAC Summer Leadership Academy. weac.org/sla
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It's a bright, sunny day in Eau Claire and WEAC Summer Leadership Academy is underway. Pictured are the educator-union-leader trainers who will deliver this week's invaluable content. weac.org/sla
July 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's a bright, sunny day in Eau Claire and WEAC Summer Leadership Academy is underway. Pictured are the educator-union-leader trainers who will deliver this week's invaluable content. weac.org/sla
Some good news from Washington.
Some good news. This did not happen by itself. Congratulations, advocates!
Thanks to pressure from educators and parents, the nearly $7 billion in school funding withheld by Trump has finally been released.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
Unfortunately, this reckless delay undermined planning, staffing, and support services at a time when schools should be focused on preparing students for success.
July 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Some good news from Washington.
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Since 2002, the rest of the nation has increased per-pupil support almost NINE times more than Wisconsin, 21.1% vs. 2.4%. You can read more depressing statistics in the new WPF report. weac.org/wisconsin-pe...
July 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Since 2002, the rest of the nation has increased per-pupil support almost NINE times more than Wisconsin, 21.1% vs. 2.4%. You can read more depressing statistics in the new WPF report. weac.org/wisconsin-pe...
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A new report shows per-pupil spending in Wisconsin 10% below the national average. The budget that was passed and signed on July 3 will almost certainly make matters worse. Since 2002, we have fallen from 11th in the nation in per-pupil spending to 26th. wispolicyforum.org
July 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A new report shows per-pupil spending in Wisconsin 10% below the national average. The budget that was passed and signed on July 3 will almost certainly make matters worse. Since 2002, we have fallen from 11th in the nation in per-pupil spending to 26th. wispolicyforum.org
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Joint Finance's budget maintains voucher schools' 3-1 special-ed reimbursement advantage. It has general-ed and per-pupil increases for voucher schools but not for public schools. Now is the time to email your legislators and tell them how wrong this is: secure.ngpvan.com/Xe4T6NktY024...
June 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Joint Finance's budget maintains voucher schools' 3-1 special-ed reimbursement advantage. It has general-ed and per-pupil increases for voucher schools but not for public schools. Now is the time to email your legislators and tell them how wrong this is: secure.ngpvan.com/Xe4T6NktY024...
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While the administration’s escalations in the Golden State are fear-inducing, they are mostly indicative of a White House that is failing to enact its authoritarian agenda. https://trib.al/tS5ZEac
Trump’s California Crackdown Is a Sign of Weakness
While the administration’s escalations in the Golden State are fear-inducing, they are mostly indicative of a White House that is failing to enact its authoritarian agenda.
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June 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
While the administration’s escalations in the Golden State are fear-inducing, they are mostly indicative of a White House that is failing to enact its authoritarian agenda. https://trib.al/tS5ZEac
Great books to read and teach -- and to protect from bans.
The #ReadAcrossAmerica theme for June is all about lifting others up — because every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered. 📚 Whether you’re planning a read-aloud or adding to your classroom library, these books are a great place to start: bit.ly/4kGXnQy
June 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Great books to read and teach -- and to protect from bans.
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"Every student in every public school needs to feel seen, heard and valued. And our union supports our students and educators across Wisconsin in ensuring that they are safe, and loved, and supported in their schools." -- WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen
June 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"Every student in every public school needs to feel seen, heard and valued. And our union supports our students and educators across Wisconsin in ensuring that they are safe, and loved, and supported in their schools." -- WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen
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CBPP's Samantha Jacoby posted on X explaining how the House Republican tax bill's new federal tax credit to subsidize private school vouchers works: x.com/jacsamoby/st...
May 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
CBPP's Samantha Jacoby posted on X explaining how the House Republican tax bill's new federal tax credit to subsidize private school vouchers works: x.com/jacsamoby/st...
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New NEPC Review out today: EdChoice’s poorly constructed frameworks muddy the issues policymakers must contend with when considering the establishment or expansion of these programs.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New NEPC Review out today: EdChoice’s poorly constructed frameworks muddy the issues policymakers must contend with when considering the establishment or expansion of these programs.
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nepc.colorado.edu/publication-...
@jerseyjazzman.bsky.social
nepc.colorado.edu/publication-...
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"Does your dog bite?"
"No, it's worse... she judges"
"No, it's worse... she judges"
January 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
"Does your dog bite?"
"No, it's worse... she judges"
"No, it's worse... she judges"
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This is a gross abuse of power which should alarm anyone who is not a CEO or billionaire.
Trump fires senior labor board official in ‘unprecedented and illegal’ move
Gwynne Wilcox pledges to challenge decision after dismissal in effect paralyzes National Labor Relations Board
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is a gross abuse of power which should alarm anyone who is not a CEO or billionaire.
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The Trump administration knows private school vouchers have failed in Congress and been rejected by voters, so they're using an executive order to push them through anyway—at the expense of 90% of students who attend public schools.
January 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Trump administration knows private school vouchers have failed in Congress and been rejected by voters, so they're using an executive order to push them through anyway—at the expense of 90% of students who attend public schools.
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The Trump Administration is now threatening to withhold funding from schools that teach the whole history of America. This executive order is unnecessary and punitive. It does nothing to help educators inspire their students to learn and to give them the resources needed to succeed.
January 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The Trump Administration is now threatening to withhold funding from schools that teach the whole history of America. This executive order is unnecessary and punitive. It does nothing to help educators inspire their students to learn and to give them the resources needed to succeed.
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Vouchers have been a catastrophic failure—everywhere. They drain funding from neighborhood public schools, where 90% of students learn, and leave behind those who need support the most. If Trump were serious about helping kids, he'd invest in smaller class sizes, educator pay, and more resources.
January 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Vouchers have been a catastrophic failure—everywhere. They drain funding from neighborhood public schools, where 90% of students learn, and leave behind those who need support the most. If Trump were serious about helping kids, he'd invest in smaller class sizes, educator pay, and more resources.