WAES part of press conference offering
better way than devastating school cuts
 Wisconsin’s public education community delivered a strong message to the Legislature, April 20, 2011: “Budgets are value judgments, and the Governor’s proposed budget doesn’t reflect the values of our state. It’s time to find a better way.”
The message was delivered to a large audience at a press conference in the Senate Parlor by a coalition of education groups, parent, student, and religious groups. While acknowledging the fiscal challenges Wisconsin faces, speakers said the budget should not be balanced on the backs of children. The group also presented a host of funding sources that could be used to finance education if the Governor and Legislator wanted to take a different path than the devastating cuts already proposed.
“There is a better way,” said Beth LaBell, a mom and community leader in the Paris School District. Exploring alternative revenue options will fill potholes created by our crumbling school funding system. Supporting the ability of local communities to raise school revenue through maintaining existing revenue limits will control further damage until comprehensive school funding reform can take place.”
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