Wisconsin Education Association Council - WEAC

Hispanic Heritage Month lasts through next Wednesday, October 15. NEA has curated an extensive list of resources, books, lessons, videos, and activities to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom: nea.org/.../stu.../t...

#hispanicheritagemonth

WEAC has issued a statement on the dismissal of former Waukesha first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel's federal lawsuit.
Whether or not it is legal for the district to fire her, it is wrong and it's not what is best for students: weac.org/weac-stateme...

In the Assault on Education Research, Students are the Victims | NEA The Trump administration has decimated the Institute of Education Sciences, the Department of Education's research division. Students will feel most of the impact.

In the Assault on Education Research, Students are the Victims www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

Our Jesse Hagopian event is free, but registration is required: weac.org/forms-jesse-...

Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and lasts through October 15. NEA has curated an extensive list of resources, books, lessons, videos, and activities to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom: nea.org/.../stu.../t... #hispanicheritagemonth

Self Awareness Skill Development for Educator Well-Being · NEA ESP Quality Participants will explore practical strategies for recognizing emotions, identifying stress triggers, and aligning actions with values. Through guided reflection, mindfulness techniques, and discussion, educators will gain tools to manage stress, improv...

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Join us on September 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar designed to help ESPs and all educators manage stress, improve relationships, and enhance their overall sense of balance and fulfillment in the education profession. ✍🏻 Register today!

The Student Who Changed My Life | NEA Educators change countless lives over the course of their careers. What students may not realize is that they change educators’ lives, too.

The Student Who Changed My Life www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

As part of his Teach Truth book tour, WEAC and WEA Academy are bringing Jesse Hagopian to Wisconsin to speak to educators on Saturday, October 4, at Madison Area Technical College’s South Campus. Register for this free event at weac.org/forms-jesse-...

All over Wisconsin, newly hired educators are meeting with local associations' organizers and leaders in groups and one-on-one. They are talking about the job, the employer, the local association and how to join. weac.org/join

Know Your Rights | NEA Do you know when to raise your union voice? From academic freedom and personal safety to advocacy, fair pay, and more, this guide highlights key rights that every NEA member should know about and defe...

Know Your Rights www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

It’s Time for That Often-Dreaded Task: Buying Back-to-School Supplies

Tariffs are adding to the back-to-school cost burden for parents and educators. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/y...

Agree or disagree?

Text BACK2SCHOOL to 48744 to get weekly texts with back-to-school tips and resources from NEA.

A Fight, A Teacher, and a System Without Support | NEA Restorative justice or reactive chaos? What schools must do to keep students and teachers safe.

A Fight, A Teacher, and a System Without Support www.nea.org/nea-today/al...

UPDATE: Senators once again push bills to raise minimum salaries for teachers The latest education news updates from EdSource.

“You are the champions of the students of our nation. It’s now time for us to be the champions for you.” That is what Sen. Ed Markey said as he and Bernie Sanders reintroduced bills for a minimum $60,000 salary for teachers and $30 per hour for ESPs. edsource.org/updates/educ...

UPDATE: Senators once again push bills to raise minimum salaries for teachers The latest education news updates from EdSource.

“You are the champions of the students of our nation. It’s now time for us to be the champions for you.” That is what Sen. Ed Markey said as he and Bernie Sanders reintroduced bills for a minimum $60,000 salary for teachers and $30 per hour for ESPs. edsource.org/updates/educ...

Thank you, senators Markey and Sanders.

Mark Jewell is an elementary school teacher from North Carolina, and a member of the National Education Association's Executive Committee who came all the way to Eau Claire to be the lunch keynote speaker at today's WEAC Summer Leadership Academy. He said Wisconsin feels like his second home.

Teacher, Racine Educators United President, and WI State Representative Angelina Cruz is tonight's dinner keynote speaker at WEAC Summer Leadership Academy. weac.org/sla

It's a bright, sunny day in Eau Claire and WEAC Summer Leadership Academy is underway. Pictured are the educator-union-leader trainers who will deliver this week's invaluable content. weac.org/sla

Some good news. This did not happen by itself. Congratulations, advocates!

The Trump administration is unlawfully withholding $6.9 billion in education funding already approved by Congress, putting critical programs for multilingual learners, newcomer students, and students from low-income families at risk. Email Congress: www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Since 2002, the rest of the nation has increased per-pupil support almost NINE times more than Wisconsin, 21.1% vs. 2.4%. You can read more depressing statistics in the new WPF report. weac.org/wisconsin-pe...

Exercise the Power of the Purse | NEA Stop the Department of Education from withholding $6.8 billion in education funding.

Exercise the Power of the Purse www.nea.org/advocating-f...

A new report shows per-pupil spending in Wisconsin 10% below the national average. The budget that was passed and signed on July 3 will almost certainly make matters worse. Since 2002, we have fallen from 11th in the nation in per-pupil spending to 26th. wispolicyforum.org

Renowned Voucher Opponent Receives Friend of Education Award at NEA Representative Assembly | NEA Josh Cowen, NEA’s 2025 Friend of Education and a vocal critic of school vouchers, vows to fight the billionaire agenda to protect democracy.

Congratulations to HEP author @joshcowenmi.bsky.social‬, who was recently honored with the @neatoday.bsky.social‬ Friend of Education award! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4nYRHnx

Find A Good Trouble Event

We honor John Lewis’s legacy not just in word but in action. He didn’t wait for permission to fight for justice, and neither do we. On July 17, we carry his spirit forward and remind the nation that #GoodTroubleLivesOn.

Call Governor Evers at 608-266-1212, and call and email your legislators through the links you find at weac.org/budget.

Joint Finance's budget maintains voucher schools' 3-1 special-ed reimbursement advantage. It has general-ed and per-pupil increases for voucher schools but not for public schools. Now is the time to email your legislators and tell them how wrong this is: secure.ngpvan.com/Xe4T6NktY024...

Happy Juneteenth! The NEA has curated lessons, book lists, and background information to help you teach and celebrate emancipation and freedom any time of the year: bit.ly/4mS1vPo