Chapter Presidents

2017-18 Chapter Presidents

The chapter presidents plan, organize, and lead events, workshops, and meetings on their campus. They serve on the Student WEA Board of Directors, a democratic governing body, and make decisions on the direction and development of the organization. They play an important role in making Student WEA a successful organization. Contact us if you would like to get in touch with your chapter president!

State budget sent to governor is a mixed bag; WEAC advocates for several vetoes

September 18, 2017 By Bill Hurley

With the governor likely to act soon on a state budget that includes a funding increase at long last for public schools, WEAC members are pleased elected officials have responded to the public’s call to increase funding for public schools. And while educators are welcoming the positive aspects of the budget document, they are also advocating for several vetoes on provisions that do not serve students well.

Legislative Update – September 18 – Senate passes budget, sends to governor

September 18, 2017 By Bill Hurley

The State Senate passed a $76 billion state budget over the weekend, clearing the way for the governor to act – likely this week. The governor has said he will veto some measures, so this is your chance to send a letter asking him to veto bad budget provisions like restrictions on local control of school boards in referendums and the break-apart of the Racine Unified School District.

NEA applauds eight WEAC members as young leaders making a big difference

September 18, 2017 By Bill Hurley

Eight WEAC members are mentioned in a new NEA article citing a new generation of educators who are already making a big difference both in and outside the classroom. Three of the young educator-leaders are included in the NEA’s list of ’30 Under 30′. They are Josh Jackson, Milwaukee; Jesse Martinez, La Crosse; and Emily Sibilski, Altoona. Five other young Wisconsin educators are also mentioned because, well, they just couldn’t be left out.

Martin says Walker is ‘out of touch’ after governor objects to coalition’s education accountability plan

September 15, 2017 By Bill Hurley

Governor Walker objected Wednesday to Wisconsin’s education accountability plan drafted by a broad-ranging coalition of education stakeholders and with tremendous input from teachers and education support professionals. “The governor is out of touch with the people of the state,” said WEAC President Ron Martin, an eighth grade teacher who served on Wisconsin’s Equity Council comprised of state residents, parents, educators and public school leaders. The group met for 18 months to create a state education plan that crosses ideological lines and does what’s best for students.

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Chapter Presidents

2017-18 Chapter Presidents