One Teacher's Perspective: Public Education is What Democracy Should Look Like in Wisconsin

One Teacher's Perspective: Public Education is What Democracy Should Look Like in Wisconsin:

Public Education is What Democracy Should Look Like in Wisconsin

by Imagine Wisconsin

As I enjoy the twilight of thispremature spring day, nature reminds me of the beauty between opposite worlds.Between the cold winter and hot summer, we relish spring’s warm beauty. Betweenthe brightness of the day and the darkness of night, we find rest in thecalmness of twilight.

Sadly, I find no twilight in GovernorScott Walker’s Wisconsin. You either stand with Walker or stand against Walker.The folksy feel of Wisconsin has been abruptly ripped apart by Walker’s cultureof competition. Regrettably, Walker and his devote followers have pitted collectivebargaining rights v. taxpayer rights, public service v. private enterprise,conservationists v. big business, charter/private schools v. public schools, andRepublicans v. Democrats. Pollsconfirm it is Wisconsinite v. Wisconsinite under Walker management. Wisconsinis a house divided. This is Walker’s