2023 State Education Convention Recap
2023 Agenda
Click the image above to view the 2023 State Education Convention agenda.
Our March Wisconsin School News looks back at the 102nd State Education Convention, held Jan. 18-20 in Milwaukee. The issue features keynote address summaries, photos, breakout session summaries and more.
2023 Convention Recorded Sessions
At the 2023 convention, eight select breakout sessions and two keynote speakers were recorded.
Any WASB member can access the recordings by signing up for the 2023 Convention Recorded Sessions program. The fee is $100. Convention attendees can sign up for the discounted rate of $60.
To sign up, email the WASB at memberservices@wasb.org or call 608-257-2622.
Participants will be sent an email with access instructions to the recorded sessions, which will remain available through December 2023.
1st place winning artwork by Hailey Puent, a student from the West Salem School District.
The 2023 art contest theme was ‘A Brighter Day.’
2023 Convention Photo Gallery
Members are welcome to download photos from the complete photo gallery. (Select a photo and use the navigation bar to download the photo for free.)
Click through this brief photo gallery below for a few highlights:
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We hosted four pre-convention workshops on Tuesday, Jan. 17. This workshop was called “Inclusive School Board Leadership.”
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Lodi School Board President Adam Steinberg presents during the breakout session “Leading Through Community Conflict with Shared Vision.”
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Our opening General Session musical performance by the Vel Phillips Memorial High School Wind Ensemble.
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Hundreds of exhibitors filled our Exhibit Hall.
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School District of West Salem student Hailey Puent was the 1st place art contest winner.
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The WASB Delegate Assembly took place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.
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“The biggest cost you have is a lack of trust.” -Wednesday Keynote Speaker David Horsager
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“You can use all the clever phrases you want, but at the end of the day, people can tell if you care.” -Sarita Maybin during her Thursday keynote
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“Whatever you pay attention to, you get more of. Pay attention to the good stuff.” -WASB Breakfast keynote speaker Tom Thibodeau
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Resilience expert Courtney Clark taught the audience about detours during her Friday keynote.
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“This is the 38th year I’ve had the privilege of attending this event.” -Gov. Tony Evers during the Friday General Session
#EdCon2023
Thank you for following our official #EdCon2023 hashtag on social media. We loved engaging with you and seeing your convention experiences!
Great turnout with our newest @WASBWI members today at the New Board Member Orientation session at #EdCon2023 with WASB governance consultants George Steffen & Pat Mans along with WASB staff counsel Dan Mallin. pic.twitter.com/t10ZNQD0bx
— Ben Niehaus (@BenNiehausb) January 21, 2023
Wonderful Wednesday at #EdCon2023; enjoyed exhibit hall happenings including conference bookstore and cool conversations at networking reception. Looking forward to speaking and book signing at Thursday 3pm General Session!#keynotespeaker#educationconference pic.twitter.com/UHy4qdC5oj
— Sarita Maybin (@SaritaMaybin) January 19, 2023
Our final student business is here at #EdCon2023 !! Scoop, There it is ! has ice cream flavors they designed. Come try a sample and help them with their market research. #WAWMPROUD pic.twitter.com/DvHc0xeFKj
— Andrea (@andreabjames) January 19, 2023
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