The GSAFE Youth Scholarship awards $2,500 to up to four Wisconsin-high-school-senior applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to promoting just and respectful schools for all, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ students and topics. The application deadline is April 17. bit.ly/GSAFE2026

In a statement on last night's election results, WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen said, "The votes show Wisconsin rejected the voucher lobby in favor of educators, so all students – no exceptions – have the opportunity to learn without limits.” weac.org/weac-stateme...

Vote today. Find your polling place at myvote.wi.gov. If you are a WEAC member, see which candidates and referendums your colleagues recommend at WEAC.org/Elections.

Tomorrow is Election Day. Vote. On May 1, 2026, educators will join workers, parents, students, and community members to rise up for dignity, justice, and public investment in our lives, not in billionaires' profit margins: nea.org/MayDay

WEAC members recommend Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, and have a host of recommendations for local school boards and school referendum questions: weac.org/elections. Early voting continues through this week. Check when and where you can vote here: myvote.wi.gov.

No Kings III is this Saturday. Have you made your plans? Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/nokings/
#weareweac

Spring Election Day is two weeks from today, and early voting has started in most places. If you have an absentee ballot, mail it back now. You can find out everything about where you can vote, when you can vote, absentee voting, registration and what's on your ballot online at myvote.wi.gov.

Period. A new Gallup survey shows more than two-thirds of educators have at least one additional job and are still struggling to make ends meet. news.gallup.com/poll/702599/...

Kicking off Public Schools Week with a HUGE shout-out to the teachers and education support professionals who show up every day for Wisconsin students and our future. #PublicSchoolProud #WeAreWEAC

What is happening in the community profoundly impacts its schools and the children and adults inside them. Educators see and hear how the environment affects their students and their learning because they are with them every day.

When students fear enforcement, learning suffers. A PBS NewsHour investigation documents how immigration enforcement actions are affecting school communities, and educators warn these practices destabilize learning environments and undermine trust.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Until this Friday, we have a meaningful opportunity to hold ICE agents and leadership accountable for their actions and tactics. Congress is negotiating the budget for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE. You can make your voice heard now: www.nea.org/advocating-f...

NEPC and @greatlakescenter.bsky.social show us how special education reform claims require stronger evidence and clearer safeguards. Read the report: nepc.colorado.edu/review/outma...

#SpecialEducation #EducationPolicy

@greatlakescenter.bsky.social Highlights this K-12 Dive article showing early moves by the administration signal major shifts for public education — and for civil rights enforcement.
www.k12dive.com/news/trump-2...

#EducationPolicy #PublicEducation

“Educators across Wisconsin stand with Alex Pretti’s family, former classmates and the Green Bay and Minneapolis communities in grief," WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen said. Read WEAC's statement here: weac.org/weac-stateme...

We stand with Education Minnesota.

The WEAC Future Educators Scholarship is for high school seniors planning to major in education who have a parent or guardian who is a WEAC member. The deadline for all nominations is January 25: WEAC.org/awards.

𝗜 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is tomorrow. Public schools shape our communities, inspire lifelong learning, and change lives every single day. Let's celebrate the incredible educators who go above and beyond for students.
www.iloveps.org
#iloveps #ilovepublicschools #ilovepsday #ilovepublicschoolsday

WEAC members voted for the top 5 stories of 2025. Each story will be significant in 2026.

Read the article and see if you agree: weac.org/weac-members...

WEAC members have picked their Top 5 Stories of 2025. What do you think? weac.org/weac-members...

Too many educators face threats and aggression at work. The NEA and the American Psychological Association are working to elevate this issue and share resources to help keep educators, staff, and students safe. Learn more and download the report: www.nea.org/.../keeping-...

The National Education Association is featuring Green Bay teacher and GBEA member Abie Vang in posts promoting union membership. Good choice, NEA. And thank you, Abie! #nationaleducationassociation #UnionMembers #unionmembers

Do School Cellphone Bans Work? This Teacher Says Yes. | NEA “Was it this easy the whole time?” Teacher Jonathan Buchwalter goes viral on TikTok talking about the positive impact of a cellphone-free classroom.

Wisconsin passed a school cell phone ban this fall that will take effect at the start of next school year. NEA has collected stories from states where educators are already working under the bans: www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

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...

New figures show that the special education reimbursement rate is significantly lower than what lawmakers promised, and all WEAC members are encouraged to email the governor and your legislators and demand they follow through on their promises: secure.ngpvan.com/JI2UOV9uKkiSOYg5Q2CtQg2

Today is the first day of American Education Week! It's a great time to celebrate public schools and public school employees. How is your school creating a welcoming learning environment for students? #AEW2025

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/

50 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act | NEA Before IDEA, there was no measure of whether students with disabilities were receiving an appropriate education. But there is much more the law can accomplish.

50 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Tell your members of Congress how IDEA funding helps your students, and urge them to support the IDEA Full Funding Act: www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Tell Congress to stop the shutdown: www.nea.org/advocating-f...