By Dylan Deprey The frequent interruption of political commercials flashing every two minutes may have faded following the presidential election, but there is another campaign brewing in … [Read more...]
State eyes model academic standards in computer science
MADISON — The potential of computer science to drive job growth and innovation calls for elementary and secondary schools to prepare all students with foundational knowledge in the subject. To meet … [Read more...]
State Budget Revising Process Begins with Many Concerned About Outcomes
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature’s finance committee began the arduous task of revising Republican Governor Scott Walker’s 2015- 2017 state budget. Through the course of the hearings, … [Read more...]
Evers to request ACT suite for high school accountability and career planning
Proposal part of Agenda 2017 MADISON — All Wisconsin public high school juniors would take the ACT college admissions test under an education budget initiative that would include the four-test … [Read more...]
Housing Authority celebrates student achievement
Sayvon Friend named Student of the Year Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, PhD served as keynote speaker at the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM)’s 2012 Student … [Read more...]
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Education for all children in Milwaukee must improve
By Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Howard Fuller, Director, Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University The children of Milwaukee … [Read more...]
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Budgets reflect our priorities and values
A guest editorial by State Superintendent Tony Evers During these tough economic times, we cannot balance our state budget on the backs of our children. The 2011-13 state budget awaiting action … [Read more...]
School funding reform includes major wins for Milwaukee
Taylor applauds plans’ focus on high-poverty districts ( MADISON ) Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement this week upon the announcement of the “Fair Funding For Our … [Read more...]
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Welcome to a new school year
A back-to-school editorial by State Superintendent Tony Evers The new school year is an exciting time. Students meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and have an opportunity to learn the … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle, Superintendent Evers submit State’s second round ‘Race to the Top’ application
Governor Jim Doyle this week announced that Wisconsin has submitted its second round Race to the Top application to the U.S. Department of Education. The application is strongly supported by teachers, … [Read more...]