what is outreach to teach?
The Student WEA (Wisconsin Education Association) is devoted to public
education. We understand that many school districts in Wisconsin have been forced to cut back on necessities because of state-imposed revenue controls. Outreach to Teach volunteers help schools fill that gap. Student WEA members volunteer a weekend of their time, energy and talents to experience working in the field of education, including advocating for students to have classrooms that work, quality staff, and an involved community. Outreach to Teach helps by giving future educators "real experience and opportunity" to work with current educators, association members, and involved parents, while helping to create a bright and pleasant learning environment. This joint effort will bring together Student WEA members, teachers, public school students, and the community to highlight the success of Wisconsin’s Public Schools and to rally support for public education.
education. We understand that many school districts in Wisconsin have been forced to cut back on necessities because of state-imposed revenue controls. Outreach to Teach volunteers help schools fill that gap. Student WEA members volunteer a weekend of their time, energy and talents to experience working in the field of education, including advocating for students to have classrooms that work, quality staff, and an involved community. Outreach to Teach helps by giving future educators "real experience and opportunity" to work with current educators, association members, and involved parents, while helping to create a bright and pleasant learning environment. This joint effort will bring together Student WEA members, teachers, public school students, and the community to highlight the success of Wisconsin’s Public Schools and to rally support for public education.
Goals of Outreach to Teach
- To work with the local association and its members to provide the Outreach Site with volunteers to make improvements to the physical conditions of their school.
- To educate Student WEA members and the larger community about the negative impact of revenue controls on Wisconsin Public Schools while volunteering time and energy to spruce up a school.
- To build intergenerational relationships between WEAC's student and retired affiliates.
- To build/reinforce coalitions within the community, district, local and
state association and to provide Student WEA members the opportunity to network with local and UniServ leaders and members.