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Good luck, Wisconsin teachers, and keep fighting for what is right! Our district is losing all probationary teachers (800), with the possibility of 2 campuses closing, one of which is the center for physically/mentally challenged Pre-K/Kinder kids. Seems the only thing the powers that be know to do is lay people off. We are prevented by Texas law from having unions, but our organizations work hard for us. My insurance premiums are going up by $76/mo next year. My deductible goes from $0 to $300 for the year. (I have the Tier 3 insurance, no money for the out-of-pocket expenses of the 2 lower tiers.) Meds are going from $20 to $45. And the state wants to do away with our 22:1 student:teacher ratio. So I may have 30 at risk/economically disadvantaged/ non-English-speaking-at-home first graders some with severe emotional/behavior issues. One of our campuses is 70% probationary teachers, and there will be no teachers to replace them. I wish you luck in your fight against the governor. (Tak...See More


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