Statement from Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, on tonight’s election results
“I am deeply grateful to the voters of Wisconsin for their support in this primary election. We have a shared commitment to Wisconsin’s public schools, educators, and most importantly, our kids. Throughout my tenure as State Superintendent, I helped pass a new bipartisan literacy law, implemented higher standards for math and science, and expanded career and technical education. Today, our graduation rate is the highest in state history and our schools are ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report – up from 14th in 2020.
My opponent, Brittany Kinser, is a former lobbyist who has never held a teaching license in the State of Wisconsin. She has lobbied to drain funds from our public schools and give it to private schools. She’s even advocated to remove teacher licensing requirements. Those policies will put our public schools on a dangerous race to the bottom.
I remain committed to tirelessly advocating for better local public schools so every kid can get the best education.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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