Keep Kids Learning
Investing in Education for Economic Success
Strong educational systems are the backbone of a thriving economy. Without investment in education, we face workforce shortages, higher business costs, and community decline. However, prioritizing education leads to business growth and community prosperity.
Forward Janesville is committed to economic success by supporting education through four key actions:
- Building Strategic Partnerships
- Expanding Work-Based Learning
- Championing Lifelong Learning
- Securing Accountable Funding
These actions are critical for Rock County’s competitiveness and future prosperity. The cost of doing nothing is far greater than an investment in education today. That is why we’re inviting you to participate in Keep Kids Learning, part of Forward Janesville’s key action of securing accountable funding for education.
Shar Hermanson, Forward Janesville's President and CEO, and Dave Holterman, from FJ's Board of Directors, recently discussed the topic on WCLO's Your Talk Show.
Become a Keep Kids Learning Supporter
The goal of Keep Kids Learning is to communicate the importance of schools to our local community and help voters make informed decisions when they go to the ballot box on Nov. 5 to vote for the Janesville and Milton school referendums. We need to Keep Kids Learning because strong schools:
- Prepare the future workforce
- Help recruit and retain employees at local businesses
- Help recruit and retain quality educators in our schools
- Are major local employers
- Support local businesses
- Support GDP growth and the local economy
- Contribute to higher property values
- Keep crime rates low
Want to be a Keep Kids Learning Supporter? Download one of our Keep Kids Learning Advocate Toolkits below and start using it. The toolkit gives you all you need—easy-to-use conversation starters, flyers, voting information, sample social media posts, and customizable scripts to help you engage your community effectively. This isn’t just another resource; it’s a way to ensure our kids have the opportunities they deserve.
The School District of Janesville and the School District of Milton are also great resources for referendum information. Learn more about the School District of Janesville's referendums here. And learn more about the School District of Milton's referendum here.
Have additional questions about Keep Kids Learning or Forward Janesville's focus on education? Reach out to Claire Gray, Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, at [email protected].