We talk to Shary Tran and Erik Kennedy about their organization ElevAsian, AAPI Heritage Month, and the plethora of events they have planned to celebrate in May.
Then we talk to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, who joins to talk about the upcoming Rally for Public Education at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the State Capitol.
Guests: Shary Tran, Erik Kennedy, Peggy Wirtz-Olsen
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. We talk to two of the co-founders of ElevAsian, Shary Tran and Erik Kennedy, about their organization, the importance of having a month to recognize all the ethnicities and cultures that makeup AAPI, and talk about some of the incredible events they have planned in Southeast Wisconsin over the next four weeks.
Peggy Wirtz Olsen, President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council WEAC joins the show to make the case that – if our schools are going to keep outstanding educators in the profession and attract the next generation of great teachers – lawmakers must pass a state budget that provides inflationary per-pupil increases, more mental health supports, and fair pay.
Educators invite everyone who loves their local schools to a Rally for Public Education at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the State Capitol.
As Goes Wisconsin got recognized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with 3rd place for Best Interview over the weekend. It was for our interview with the incredible Laura Lyons. Take time and go back to listen to our two shows where she was featured
