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"School Funding 101" - WI Teachers at State Capitol

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Tuesday, June 19, 2007   


Madison, WI - Hundreds of teachers from around the state are headed to the state Capitol today, and their "lesson plan" includes talking with state lawmakers about key school funding issues. Wisconsin Education Association Council President-Elect Mary Bell hopes schools will keep their current level of funding from the state, and get more flexibility to raise revenue. She says teachers are keeping a close eye on state budget issues.

“The ones that we are most concerned about are the preservation of the two-thirds funding promise that the legislature and previous governors have made, and some relief from the revenue controls that schools have been under since 1993.”

Bell notes that those funding issues are especially crucial for districts facing declining enrollment. Many of them are cutting course offerings, student programs, or even considering closing down or consolidating with neighboring schools.

And Bell believes it's not just about the kids. She says spending on education helps attract businesses looking for an educated workforce, and has benefits for the whole state.

“Clearly, education is an investment that pays dollars to the students and the parents who are directly involved with that education, and to the community and the economy at large.”

“The great schools that Wisconsin has come to enjoy means that business are attracted here, they choose to locate and to stay here, they have quality workforce.”



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