Wisconsin PTA

Dr. Jill Underly called on the state Legislature to reform the way Wisconsin schools are funded.

Underly asked voters this November 3rd to choose leaders who will “protect public education and invest in the next generation.”

“Our schools are not the problem,” Underly said. “Our teachers are not the problem. Our students are not the problem. The problem is that we have asked them to carry the weight of decades of political decisions — and then blamed them when the burden became too heavy.”

Read more >> https://www.wpr.org/news/superintendent-underly-legislature-funding-formula-public-schools

We agree!

Superintendent Underly calls on Legislature to change funding formula for public schools Underly called on the state Legislature to change the way Wisconsin schools are funded and called on Wisconsinites to choose leaders who will “protect public education and invest in the next generation.”

Call for Resolutions. National PTA's Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for Convention 2027. PTA resolutions are official documents outlining the opinion, will or intent of the association to address national problems, situations or concerns that affect children and youth and require national action to seek resolution on the issue. Visit the Resolutions Toolkit for more information. All proposed resolutions must be received at [email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. ET, Oct. 15.

PTA is an advocacy organization whose mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Make sure to register to vote! If you are already registered--make sure to check that your information is up to date and correct. In Wisconsin visit https://MyVote.wi.gov the official site for voter information.

For more info on National Voter Registration Day visit: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
Get ready to vote! https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/get-voteready/

Two major teachers unions—the American Federation of Teachers Local 212 American Federation of Teachers and the UFT - United Federation of Teachers United Federation of Teachers—announced an agreement with Microsoft Microsoft that establishes a legally enforceable safety and privacy standard for artificial intelligence in schools that use the tech giant’s products. The agreement will go into effect on Nov. 1 and be available to every school district nationwide

Teachers unions announce AI safety agreement with Microsoft The legally enforceable protections require the company to safeguard student and teacher data and will be available to all districts nationwide Nov. 1.

When you hear comparisons between public schools and voucher schools, what costs are actually being counted—and which ones are ignored? 🤔

Claims about voucher schools being “more cost‑effective” often leave out the full picture. This week’s Setting the Record Straight post takes a closer look at the very different cost structures public schools are required to carry—and why comparisons without context miss the mark. Read claim #1 to get the facts. 👇
https://ow.ly/CWZc50YRRBB

Inadequate public school funding means that teachers are headed back to work facing larger class sizes and fewer resources. Wisconsin public school educators are doing the best they can, but they need more support to better prepare our students for the future.

If you’re a Wisconsin parent, educator, or student, your voice can help us raise awareness of the challenges public schools are facing right now and support the landmark lawsuit to fund WI public schools. www.FundWIPublicSchools.org/story

PICTURE DESCRIPTION: Four elementary school girls of diverse backgrounds sit at a classroom table, two with hands raised eagerly, in a bright classroom with a whiteboard and colorful posters. Text overlay reads: 'As Wisconsin heads back to school, we want to hear from you! What would better funding for public schools mean for you? Share your story: www.fundwipublicschools.org/story.' Fund Wisconsin Public Schools logo in bottom right.

Myth Busting: Joining PTA means you have to volunteer
Verdict: THAT IS FALSE!

Think joining the PTA means you’re signing up to volunteer ALL THE TIME? Think again!

Your PTA membership is yours to make what you want it to be.

🙋‍♀️ Love volunteering? Amazing! Jump in and get involved.

💙 Want to support the school and the PTA? That matters, too!

💡 Have ideas or want your voice heard? We want you at the table.

Being a PTA member doesn’t mean you have to do everything. It means you’re part of the community and supporting the work we do for our students and school.

There are lots of ways to PTA. ❤️

Sweet Teachers Shoutouts! Full details in the post below. Celebrate the T of PTA and nominate someone today!

We’re excited to announce Sweet Teacher Shoutouts, giving up to 30 PTAs the opportunity to receive $1,250 from National PTA to celebrate exceptional teachers.

We’re inviting families and PTAs to recognize the educators who inspire, encourage and make learning meaningful every day. And entering is super simple—you can share your entry right here in the comments of this Facebook post or on your own page!

📸 Share a favorite photo or video and tell us what makes your teacher truly buzz-worthy. You can highlight as many teachers as you’d like, but please feature one teacher per entry.

Before you get started, check out the full entry criteria at https://bit.ly/4cfvOMs.

Let’s fill Facebook with gratitude and celebrate the incredible teachers making a difference in our schools—one buzz-worthy shoutout at a time! 🐝✨
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Sweet Teacher Shoutouts, sponsored by , is a fun way to build excitement for National PTA’s 2027 Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3–7! 🐝🍯 This year’s theme is “How Sweet It Is to Bee Taught by You!"

🎒 **Welcome Back & Welcome Home!** 🏫💙

The first day of school is here! Across Wisconsin, students, families, educators, and school staff are coming together once again to begin a new year of learning, growing, and building community.

Whether today brings excitement, nervousness, a new school, a new teacher, a familiar classroom, or a brand-new adventure, we hope every child feels one thing:

You belong here. You are welcome here. You are home.

To our students: We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish this year.
To our families: Thank you for being an essential part of your school community.
To our educators and school staff: Thank you for the countless ways you show up for Wisconsin’s children every day.

Here’s to a school year filled with curiosity, connection, kindness, and opportunity for *every child.*

📚 Welcome back, Wisconsin. Welcome home.