education
Education is a fundamental human right and is critical in creating a thriving and equitable society. As Wisconsinites, we believe that every child should have access to high-quality education regardless of their family's income, zip code, or immigration status.
To ensure that our education system emphasizes a strong foundation in literacy, math, and science, we advocate for increased funding for public schools, as well as equitable distribution of those funds among all schools, so that schools with fewer resources are not left behind. Additionally, we believe that teachers should be given the resources and support they need to succeed, including professional development opportunities and fair compensation.
We also believe that our education system should go beyond traditional academic subjects and provide students with a well-rounded education that includes the arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning.
We advocate for increased funding for these programs and for schools to prioritize them as an essential part of the curriculum.
Furthermore, we recognize that students come from diverse backgrounds and face different challenges.
To address this, we advocate for policies that support English language learners, students with disabilities, and students from low-income families so that they too can have every opportunity to thrive in this great State. This includes funding for special education programs, English language learners programs, and programs that provide extra support to schools serving low-income communities such as free student breakfast and lunches, because nobody in this country of such great wealth should ever be forced to learn while hungry.
Finally, we believe that higher education should be accessible to all, regardless of their family's income.
We advocate for increased funding for public colleges and universities, as well as for policies that make it easier for students to pay for and reduce their student loan debt.
Overall, Wisconsin’s stance on education should be to prioritize equity, accessibility, and well-rounded education that prepares students for future success.