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John Humphries statement on Today’s Primary Election Results
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John Humphries statement on Today’s Primary Election Results

"I look forward to seeing a vigorous public debate between the remaining candidates over the next 6 weeks."

Humphries Proposes New Program Pairing Students with Regional Businesse
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Humphries Proposes New Program Pairing Students with Regional Businesse

"For too long, Wisconsin has failed to systematically leverage and support local opportunities for student training across the state."

Humphries Statement on Confirmation of Secretary DeVos
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Humphries Statement on Confirmation of Secretary DeVos

"We congratulate Besty DeVos on her confirmation as Secretary of Education"

Humphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core
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Humphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core

John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Humphries Statement on Governor Walker’s Rural Schools Proposal
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Humphries Statement on Governor Walker’s Rural Schools Proposal

John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Humphries Calls for Revamping School Report Cards to Make them “Genuinely Open, Honest, and Transparent.”
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Humphries Calls for Revamping School Report Cards to Make them “Genuinely Open, Honest, and Transparent.”

Candidate for State Superintendent calls existing report cards a “disaster”

It’s time for Genuine Accountability for Educational Results in Wisconsin
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It’s time for Genuine Accountability for Educational Results in Wisconsin

Candidate for State Superintendent calls for creation of State Board of Education

Humphries Applauds Governor Walker’s Comments on Education in State of the State Address
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Humphries Applauds Governor Walker’s Comments on Education in State of the State Address

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State Address:

Humphries Calls for DPI to Give Voters a Voice on ESSA Implementation
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Humphries Calls for DPI to Give Voters a Voice on ESSA Implementation

Warns Tony Evers is poised to unilaterally sign away unique opportunity for reform

Bipartisan Statewide Support Propels John Humphries to the Spring Ballot
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Bipartisan Statewide Support Propels John Humphries to the Spring Ballot

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement:

Humphries for Schools Statement Congratulating Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Thiesfeldt and Fields on Appointments to Key Position
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Humphries for Schools Statement Congratulating Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Thiesfeldt and Fields on Appointments to Key Position

"As co-chairs, they are showing the state that cooperation and common ground are the right path..."

National Group Concludes Current DPI Leadership Continues to Fail to Prepare New Wisconsin Teachers
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National Group Concludes Current DPI Leadership Continues to Fail to Prepare New Wisconsin Teachers

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the NCTQ report concluding most Wisconsin teacher training programs are failing to prepare new elementary teachers:

DeVos Will Be an Advocate for School Choice and Creative Solutions That Benefit Wisconsin Students
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DeVos Will Be an Advocate for School Choice and Creative Solutions That Benefit Wisconsin Students

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Education Secretary:

Humphries: Is this Wobegon or Wisconsin?
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Humphries: Is this Wobegon or Wisconsin?

Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the release of state report cards by the Department of Public Instruction earlier today:

John Humphries Officially Launches Campaign for State Superintendent
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John Humphries Officially Launches Campaign for State Superintendent

Pledges accountability, partnership and taking politics out of schools so that we can improve education for every child in Wisconsin.