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As we recognize , the DPI reminds educators and staff of the many ways we can support LGBTQ youth.

One simple but meaningful way is to display an Out for Safe Schools badge, which sends a subtle but crucial message: “You can talk to me.”

Show Your Support for LGBTQ Youth this Pride Month:
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/show-your-support-lgbtq-youth-pride-month

Public money belongs in public schools. Full stop. 🛑

Judge denies effort by school choice groups to join school funding lawsuit Eau Claire County Circuit Court judge Sarah Harless told attorneys the case “ultimately is not about school choice, but about public schools and public school funding.”

🚨 CLAIM: Wisconsin public schools “misused” COVID relief funds.

📚 FACT: Schools used those dollars to keep classrooms running, support students, address learning loss, and fill funding gaps during one of the toughest challenges in public education history.

Want the full context and the facts behind the headlines? Read the Setting the Record Straight document in the link below. ⬇️

https://ow.ly/JhzT50Z9XVu

As we close out the year, we had the honor of celebrating some of the most dedicated educators in our community — our retiring members! After decades of showing up for students, families, and each other, these incredible individuals are closing a chapter that has shaped countless lives. From the first bell to the last, they gave everything — patience, creativity, compassion, and heart.

As we celebrate the end of another school year, we also celebrate the end of their extraordinary careers in service to the children and families of our community. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.

Wishing our retirees all the rest, joy, and adventure they so richly deserve. Congratulations! ✊

The funding for special education was not locked in at 50% in the second year of the plan as they’d hoped. Instead of a “sum-sufficient” or guaranteed allocation to cover a set percentage of costs, the 50% was an estimate. If costs go up, that percentage would go down. As for the $300 million increase in general aid to schools, as a Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis explains: “the additional aid would provide property tax relief but not additional resources for school districts.”

Beyond the finger-pointing, the real casualties of the failed surplus deal are Wisconsin kids • Wisconsin Examiner Wisconsin public schools are suffering from years of underfunding; a failed deal shows exactly what is wrong

Steward's Corner: Respect Is the Foundation of Organizing Solidarity among co-workers is your source of power against the employer. And one essential ingredient for solidarity is respect. In the workplace we typically don’t experience respect—we experience coercion. No matter how much the boss may call us “partners” or claim “we’re a family her...

Happy Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈 Every LGBTQ+ student deserves a school where they feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves. This Pride Month, NEA has the resources to help make that a reality in your classroom, your school, and your community. From lesson plans and trainings to know-your-rights guides and model policies, we have you covered. Find our toolkit in the comments.