A Wisconsin nonprofit advancing student voice and educator leadership501(c)(3) · Racine, Wisconsin
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Learn together. Lead together.

Stronger schools are built with their communities.

We connect educators, students, universities, and neighbors to build civic engagement, critical thinking, and meaningful student leadership.

What we do

Make space for learning, agency, and action.

Our programs draw on the lessons of local organizing and the belief that young people and educators should help shape the systems that affect them.

Educator workshops

Bring educators together to explore equity, student voice, and ways to build welcoming, responsive learning environments.

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Student leadership

Support young people in developing critical thinking, civic engagement, and the confidence to organize around issues affecting their schools and communities.

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Community partnerships

Build connections among schools, universities, and community organizations so learning and action can extend beyond the classroom.

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Rooted in Racine

Local relationships. Lasting learning.

The story of Thriving in Public Schools is tied to the people and organizing in Racine, Wisconsin. We work with community partners to make opportunities for students and educators to learn from one another and take action together.

Interested in hosting a workshop, supporting student leadership, or building a university or community partnership? We’d like to hear from you.

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Carry the work forward

Help students and educators build a more just future.

Your support helps make educator workshops, student leadership, and the documentary possible.

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