Across Wisconsin, there’s a clear and urgent call: Our schools must help students thrive not only academically, but also emotionally, mentally, socially, and for the future they’ll step into — to succeed in both life and career. Importantly, state leaders recognize that we cannot wait until middle or high school to begin this preparation. The...Read More

How your district can lead to Build Strong Foundations Early Every thriving community begins with its kids. That’s why, in 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared the “Year of the Kid”—a statewide call to nurture children’s growth, well-being, and long-term success. “If we want to improve our kids’ outcomes, we have to shorten the odds—starting...Read More

Strong Careers start in elementary years — the earlier the foundation, the farther they soar. Imagine a student graduating high school with straight A’s — but struggling to collaborate with teammates, manage stress, or lead in a meaningful way. Employers are clear, Career success today demands more than knowledge — it demands durable life skills....Read More

Every child longs to feel capable, appreciated—and even heroic. To help them grow into that vision, we must cultivate traits like responsibility, perseverance, and kindness—qualities that shape not only how students learn, but who they become. When nurtured early, these traits can transform a child’s entire journey, in school, career and in life. Career readiness...Read More