Democratic Radio "Back to School Week" |
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Commentary |
Written by Wisconsin Senate, Bridget Esser |
Thursday, 30 August 2018 18:24 |
MADISON, WI – Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here. A written transcript of the address is below:
“Students, parents, and teachers are gearing up for another school year. “Schools are the heart of the community for cities and towns across Wisconsin. They are a place of learning, collaboration, and growth for our children and their families. “As a parent and former school board member, I want every child to have the opportunity to succeed. “Whether a child is interested in the agriculture or academia, white-collar work or blue-collar careers, schools should help them grow along the way. “Despite the importance of education, I am concerned we are not doing enough to prepare our children for today’s competitive economy. “Wisconsin’s K-12 schools are still recovering from historic cuts to education made in 2011, when $792 million in direct state aid was eliminated. “Statewide, the average years of teaching experience declined since 2011. “While state lawmakers increased K-12 spending this year, many communities fear the overdue increases are insufficient to meet next year’s needs. “In order to move Wisconsin forward, we need to prioritize K-12 education. That means investing in our schools and teachers. “Thank you.” |
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