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Public School Funding Is Complicated: Let’s Break It Down
In Wisconsin, state law caps how much school districts can spend per student—regardless of rising costs. Layer in the expanding use of private school vouchers and independent charter schools, and it becomes harder to see where your local tax dollars actually go. This post unpacks the basics—and shows how improving tax transparency can give Wisconsin…
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Teachers Are Doing More Than Ever. Let’s Meet Them There.
As the role of educators continues to expand, our response must grow with it. Here’s what meaningful support looks like, and why it matters.

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