The voice of Wisconsin Public School educators.https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mv6poasrmk2fThe WEAC-Retired board of directors and committee members have been working hard the last two days planning out the next twelve months and getting ready to get out the vote this fall. Did you know you can join WEAC-Retired before you retire? You can! weac.org/retired10 Sep 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6poasrmk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mv3vhm5uws2rWEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen and NEA Vice President Noel Candelaria visited the Sun Prairie East High School classroom of 2026 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year Joel Coyne yesterday and talked to Joel's students about leadership.09 Sep 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3vhm5uws2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mukn2fgevs2fIt goes without saying that we should shop union for our Labor Day gatherings, and our brothers and sisters United Food and Commercial Workers International Union show us how. For a more detailed list of union-made food and drink text UWFCMADE to 698329 or go to https://forlocals.ufcw.org/2026/08/28/shop-union-for-labor-day/02 Sep 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukn2fgevs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mufnjdjnvk23WEAC Secretary-Treasurer Nathan Ugoretz recently joined the Cudahy Education Association's leaders, organizers and newly hired educators to talk about the profession, the future and what it means to join CEA and WEAC.31 Aug 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufnjdjnvk23https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mpjasjk6bs2iDo you know about the union-made wine? There's lots of it to enjoy at union-friendly barbecues this summer. You can find the whole menu at AFLCIO.org/BBQ30 Jun 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjasjk6bs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mpgpbdq77226Shop union this 250th 4th of July. If, by any chance, you are thinking about union-made beer, here are some options: Budweiser, Landshark Lager, Michelob, Miller, Natural Ice and Natural Light, O’Doul’s, Shock Top, Peregrine Pilsner. AFLCIO.org/MadeInAmerica29 Jun 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgpbdq77226https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mo42culyxc2hIn the last four years, 14 Sauk Prairie Education Association members have been awarded Herb Kohl Foundation teaching fellowships, largely because of the leadership and organizing of SPEA. Congratulations to SPEA and all the Sauk Prairie Kohl fellows!12 Jun 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo42culyxc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mnwuzp4hmk2rWEAC members, have you registered for the WEAC Organizing For Power conference yet? It is July 13-14 on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere, and it will prepare WEAC local associations to hit the ground running when our collective bargaining rights are restored. Go to WEAC.org/org4power10 Jun 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwuzp4hmk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mnsakr77rs2zSeveral federal changes to student loan administration will go into effect on July 1. If you are a WEAC member and you have student debt, register now for this June 16 webinar that unpacks it: bit.ly/42MliqQ https://bit.ly/42MliqQ08 Jun 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsakr77rs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mnhxfr43h22sThe Department of Education has excluded education degrees from their definition of 'professional' degrees, limiting future educators' access to financial aid. How we're fighting back nationwide: tinyurl.com/3ndee7sf04 Jun 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhxfr43h22shttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mnflcypu5k2tIn Florida, new laws have had a profound impact on the course offerings and whole academic and administrative departments at universities. The accreditation crisis is a Project 2025 back-door strategy to take greater control of higher education. https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/crisis-college-accreditation-and-why-it-matters03 Jun 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnflcypu5k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mncuimlrcc2aAll students and educators should feel welcome in every classroom every day. Yesterday, WEAC leaders and allies proudly raised the Pride Flag at the WEAC Building to mark National Pride Month and support Wisconsin's LGBTQ+ community.02 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncuimlrcc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mnajh4r3ns2bPride Month starts today. NEA Today has a host of resources for educators and others that help you explore resources to help you learn more about LGBTQ+ issues and create welcoming schools. tinyurl.com/4hz8kwc301 Jun 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnajh4r3ns2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mmyuoltaa22vWEAC leaders and allies will raise the Pride Flag at the WEAC Building on Monday, June 1, to mark National Pride Month and make a statement of support of the LGBTQ+ community on behalf of Wisconsin's educators.29 May 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmyuoltaa22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mmwhtw7kcc27On June 6, through Teach Truth Day of Action, educators, students, parents, and community members are rejecting attempts at division and uniting to protect the freedom to learn and teach truth. NEA has created a toolkit: nea.org/advocating-for-change/racial-social-justice/tools-justice/freedom-learn https://nea.org/advocating-for-change/racial-social-justice/tools-justice/freedom-learn28 May 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwhtw7kcc27https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mmtrbn4eks2gInterested in working at the polls for the August 11 Primary to make sure voting runs smoothly and everyone's vote is counted? NEA Today has partnered with the League of Women Voters to help you through the process of becoming a poll worker just when we need them most. powerthepolls/nea-lwv27 May 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtrbn4eks2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mmcbwl24sk22Congratulations! Andy Arauz, a 2026 WEAC Future Educator Scholarship recipient and a senior at West High School in Green Bay, was on hand to receive his scholarship at the April 25 WEAC Representative Assembly in Oshkosh.20 May 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmcbwl24sk22https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mm56kehjzs23Green Bay Education Association (GBEA) executive director David Harswick is the recipient of the 2026 Cunningham Dickinson Watson Staff Award. He was presented with the award at the April 25 Representative Assembly in Oshkosh by WEAC executive director Bob Baxter.18 May 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm56kehjzs23https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mlvnz646d22jUW-Madison Aspiring Educators of Wisconsin leader Kate Meyer received the WEAC Rising Star Award at the April 25 Representative Assembly in Oshkosh. When she presented the award, WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen said, "We are all looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you."15 May 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvnz646d22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mlt3hfa6kk27Educators always have the best book recommendations, and here are some picks from NEA-member colleagues throughout the United States. What would you add? https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/educator-picks-your-summer-reading-list14 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt3hfa6kk27https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mlqlxwe7oc25Four WEAC members are 2027 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to each of these amazing educators! Devon Calvert, Milton Education Association Jonathan Etter, Wauwatosa Education Association Tonya Lassanske, Sauk Prairie Education Association Kristen Scott, Madison Teachers Incorporated13 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqlxwe7oc25https://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mlokibdv2s2yWEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen presented four special leaders with WEAC President's Awards at the April 25 WEAC Representative Assembly in Oshkosh.12 May 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlokibdv2s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mllkoqjhnk2vWEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen presented the 2026 Richard J. Lewandowski Humanitarian Award to Wendy Mattison, Tony Yang and the Hmong Education Project at the April 25 WEAC Representative Assembly in Oshkosh.11 May 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllkoqjhnk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mle3ibj7ys2sNEA asked 1,085 teachers which form of appreciation feels most meaningful. 💙35% said better pay 💙20% said respect and support from leadership 💙15% said notes from students and families 💙13% said more time off or a reduced workload weac.org/thankateacher08 May 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle3ibj7ys2shttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3ml4fon3uhk2uHappy National Educator Appreciation Day to all WEAC members! 🎉 If you are not an educator, but want to show your appreciation today, send an e-card to the educators you appreciate. #weareweac #taw2026 https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/send-e-card-your-favorite-teachers05 May 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4fon3uhk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mksebjiwts2dHappy May Day to the workers of the world, especially members of WEAC and the NEA. Celebrate and show up: nea.org/mayday01 May 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksebjiwts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mkpwwfckb22sWEAC-Retired's Pat Schmidt and Bonnie Augusta are the recipients of the 2026 Tenia Jenkins Activist Award. They were presented the award at the April 25 WEAC RA, where President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen said, "Bonnie and Pat passionately fight for students, social justice and members' rights."30 Apr 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpwwfckb22shttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mknfnu7ljk2mWEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen presented Joel Coyne with the Excellence in Education award at last weekend's annual WEAC Representative Assembly in Oshkosh. Joel is a business and marketing teacher at Sun Prairie East High School and a member of the Sun Prairie Education Association.29 Apr 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknfnu7ljk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mkktdwzt4c2cEmilie Heil is the 2026 WEAC Education Support Professional of the Year. Emilie is the Paraprofessional Development and Effectiveness Coordinator for the Green Bay Area Public School District and a leader in the Green Bay Education Association.28 Apr 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkktdwzt4c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/myweac.bsky.social/post/3mkejc4thts2kThank you, delegates! It was a beautiful spring Saturday in Oshkosh, and hundreds of devoted WEAC members spent it indoors doing the union's vital business at the 104th annual WEAC Representative Assembly.26 Apr 2026 02:32 +0000at://did:plc:h2ql6ef4ovgexet4szy4ggds/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkejc4thts2k