Peggy Wirtz-Olsen

Dane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law

Lawsuit argues law violates state Constitution by treating different public unions differently.

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

Wisconsin Public Schools to receive $65 million from the Common School Fund in 2024, over $13 million more than 2023

Public School Educators and their Unions Join Milwaukee Common Council Members in Condemning State Revenue Deal

Agreement Shortchanges Public Schools While Giving Windfall to Private Voucher Schools

Educators Grapple With Learning Loss

Districts say they need more resources, teachers.

Democratic Bills Target Teacher Shortage

8 bills raise teacher pay, offer bonuses and same health insurance received by legislators.

Wisconsin Educators Welcome ‘Teaching Is a Profession’ Package

State’s largest association of educators says proposals are a step forward to solve the school staffing shortage

Bill Mandating Cursive Lessons Splits Party

Republicans push it, while Democrats, teachers union, school boards oppose it.

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.

Underly Announces Transition Team

New state school superintendent promises “more offense, less defense."

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $25