Wisconsin Public Education Network

Wisconsin Public Education Network Wisconsin's connection for strong public schools! A nonpartisan, nonprofit, statewide coalition.

Wisconsin Public Education Network connects education advocates and professionals to information, actions, and each other. WPEN is Wisconsin’s hub for positive, productive efforts to support our excellent public schools, organize education advocacy, and inform our communities of the issues that matter locally. We share news, ideas and success stories that connect us around our shared goals for our

schools and promote local engagement and statewide action. Our members include educators, parents, students, administrators, school board members, grassroots organizers, education professionals, and advocates of all stripes. All who support Wisconsin’s proud tradition of quality public education are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Executive Director Heather DuBois Bourenane at [email protected]

“We had to make the difficult decision to shut the doors of two of our rural schools,” said Josh Sween, administrator of...
06/10/2026

“We had to make the difficult decision to shut the doors of two of our rural schools,” said Josh Sween, administrator of the Portage Community School District. “This is definitely the worst day of my career as an educator, and I think it’s one of the darkest days in the history of Portage.”

He says the decision to close two elementary schools – one in Marquette County and the other in Columbia County – couldn’t be avoided.

“Purely for budgetary reasons — and that is something that’s going on all over the state,” Sween explained.

Thousands of the state's public schools are closing for summer break, but there are two schools — set next to farms in central Wisconsin — that won't reopen in the ...

YOU'RE INVITED: SUMMER SUMMIT WELCOME RECEPTION & GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM | JULY 23 | SUPERIOR, WIIf you've been w...
06/04/2026

YOU'RE INVITED: SUMMER SUMMIT WELCOME RECEPTION & GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM | JULY 23 | SUPERIOR, WI

If you've been waiting for another reason to register for our 12th Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit hosted by the School District of Superior WI, this might just be it: we cordially invite you to join us the evening before the Summit, July 23, on the beautiful University of Wisconsin Superior campus for a WELCOME RECEPTION & GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM.

Mingle with the candidates for Governor and public school champions from across the state and country, and learn where the candidates stand on education issues. Appetizers on us, cash bar!

Welcome Reception sponsored by AFT-Wisconsin & Candidate Forum co-hosted by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

Mingle with the candidates for Governor and public school champions from across the state and country, and learn where the candidates stand on education issues. Appetizers on us, cash bar!

PARTNER EVENT THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 4: Join Public Funds Public Schools Director Jessica Levin for a webinar about the dan...
06/01/2026

PARTNER EVENT THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 4: Join Public Funds Public Schools Director Jessica Levin for a webinar about the dangerous federal voucher scheme that will begin in 2027. We are thrilled that Ms. Levin will join us in Superior as the featured closing speaker at our 12th Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit hosted by the School District of Superior WI--learn more & register at https://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/summit !

https://www.wisconsinnetwork.org/events/partner-event-what-almost-everybody-gets-wrong-about-the-federal-voucher-scheme

Join Public Funds Public Schools Director Jessica Levin for a webinar about the dangerous federal voucher scheme that will begin in 2027.

“It doesn’t look like it from a distance, but it’s not about the money. It’s about the kids. Are the kids OK? Can we mee...
05/29/2026

“It doesn’t look like it from a distance, but it’s not about the money. It’s about the kids. Are the kids OK? Can we meet their needs?”

Wisconsin public schools are suffering from years of underfunding; a failed deal shows exactly what is wrong

Critically important event with Jessica Levin at Public Funds Public Schools --- who is also the closing keynote speaker...
05/28/2026

Critically important event with Jessica Levin at Public Funds Public Schools --- who is also the closing keynote speaker at our 12th Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit!

On June 4 at 1 p.m. CT, Director of Public Funds Public Schools, Jessica Levin, will address common questions and misinterpretations that are impacting the national conversation about the Trump administration’s dangerous federal voucher scheme, which was passed by Congress in 2025 and will begin in 2027.

Register now for this timely webinar: What Almost Everybody Gets Wrong About the Federal Voucher Scheme.

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Misconceptions about the federal voucher program have reached a fever pitch. On Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. ET, Director of Public Funds Public Schools, Jessica Levin, will address common questions and misinterpretations that are impacting the national conversation about the Trump administration’s...

05/27/2026

We've seen a lot of claims that private voucher schools outperform public schools with less funding, but in reality, the taxpayer-funded voucher payment for high school students ($12,731 in 2024–25) exceeds the per-pupil revenue limit in 171 Wisconsin public school districts.

Want the full picture? Learn more by visiting the Setting the Record Straight document in the link below and be sure to share to help spread public education facts!

https://ow.ly/kPjJ50Z4KO0

Special event for school board members TONIGHT--there's still time to register!CALLING ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:! Whethe...
05/20/2026

Special event for school board members TONIGHT--there's still time to register!

CALLING ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:! Whether you’re newly elected or just ready to amp up your advocacy, this session is for YOU. Please join us for our SCHOOL BOARD CHAMPION ONBOARDING this Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom. If you aren't a school board member but know one, please share this event with them!

An advocacy onboarding workshop for newly elected (and new to our Network!) Wisconsin school board members

CALLING ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:! Whether you’re newly elected or just ready to amp up your advocacy, this session is f...
05/18/2026

CALLING ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:! Whether you’re newly elected or just ready to amp up your advocacy, this session is for YOU. Please join us for our SCHOOL BOARD CHAMPION ONBOARDING this Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom. If you aren't a school board member but know one, please share this event with them!

An advocacy onboarding workshop for newly elected (and new to our Network!) Wisconsin school board members

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