WAES Message Points for Reforming Wisconsin's School-Finance System (developed by Doug Gould)

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Public education is about ensuring the future of our communities and children, and creating opportunity for all.

We have made a great deal of progress in improving our school systems, which are key to creating opportunities for our children and our community's prosperity.
Only with adequate support can our school systems prepare the next generation of workers and strengthen our state's economy.
Instead of cuts, our community's schools need added resources targeted for up-to-date teaching materials, fixing crumbling buildings, and eliminating classroom overcrowding.

Public schools ensure our children and community's futures, and we know how to go the rest of the way to make them the best they can be.
They nurture responsible citizenship and help our children become productive members of the community.
Our public schools are the flagships of our communities, fostering caring and pride, and continuing our shared history and heritage.
Public schools must be strong to create the leaders of tomorrow's communities.

Talk to your legislators and tell them Wisconsin's school systems need more, not less, resources. Make sure you vote for people who want to strengthen our community's public schools, not those who would tear them down.
Talk to your friends and educate them about what is going on here.
Be involved in your child's learning in whatever way you can.
Say "no" to user fees that mean unfair treatment of students with less means. Everyone needs an equal opportunity to learn and participate in school programs.