State Superintendent Tony Evers wins re-election to third term
MADISON -- Superintendent Tony Evers easily won a third term as Wisconsin's top education official over an underfunded conservative opponent dogged by questions over whether he broke state law by using a public school account to send campaign-related emails.The win keeps Evers in place as the only Democratic-backed statewide official in a meaningful office.
MADISON -- Superintendent Tony Evers easily won a third term as Wisconsin's top education official over an underfunded conservative opponent dogged by questions over whether he broke state law by using a public school account to send campaign-related emails.The win keeps Evers in place as the only Democratic-backed statewide official in a meaningful office.
Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz face off to be top Wisconsin education official
MADISON — Incumbent state Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz face off Tuesday in the only statewide race on the spring election ballot as they vie to become Wisconsin's top education official.Evers is running for a third term.
MADISON — Incumbent state Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz face off Tuesday in the only statewide race on the spring election ballot as they vie to become Wisconsin's top education official.Evers is running for a third term.
Wisconsin school boards group concerned that GOP lawmakers will gut Gov. Walker's K-12 funding increase
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Wisconsin school boards is raising red flags that Republican lawmakers plan to wipe out proposed funding increases for K-12 schools and start budget negotiations at a lower level.The Wisconsin Association of School Boards warned its members that gutting Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Wisconsin school boards is raising red flags that Republican lawmakers plan to wipe out proposed funding increases for K-12 schools and start budget negotiations at a lower level.The Wisconsin Association of School Boards warned its members that gutting Gov.
Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz to debate days before Wisconsin election
MADISON — Incumbent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz will meet for a live debate being televised statewide just before the election for state superintendent.Friday night's debate in Madison is being broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio.
MADISON — Incumbent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz will meet for a live debate being televised statewide just before the election for state superintendent.Friday night's debate in Madison is being broadcast on Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio.
Up to 18 percent turnout predicted for superintendent race
MADISON — Up to 18 percent turnout is predicted for the Wisconsin state superintendent election on Tuesday.The state Elections Commission predicted Thursday that turnout will range between 13 percent and 18 percent.
MADISON — Up to 18 percent turnout is predicted for the Wisconsin state superintendent election on Tuesday.The state Elections Commission predicted Thursday that turnout will range between 13 percent and 18 percent.
State superintendent debate gets awkward as incumbent clutches at his opponent's wrist
MILWAUKEE -- One week before Election Day, things got physical between the two candidates for state superintendent during a debate at Marquette University Law School.
MILWAUKEE -- One week before Election Day, things got physical between the two candidates for state superintendent during a debate at Marquette University Law School.
Marquette University to host debate between candidates for state superintendent
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Law School and College of Education will host a debate between candidates for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction.According to a release from MU officials, the debate is set for Tuesday, March 28th from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall (1215 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Law School and College of Education will host a debate between candidates for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction.According to a release from MU officials, the debate is set for Tuesday, March 28th from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall (1215 W.
Incumbent Tony Evers' first ad in superintendent race attacks opponent
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers is attacking his opponent Lowell Holtz without naming him in the first television ad of the race.Evers released the 30-second spot on Monday that he says will begin airing in Milwaukee and Madison on Tuesday.
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers is attacking his opponent Lowell Holtz without naming him in the first television ad of the race.Evers released the 30-second spot on Monday that he says will begin airing in Milwaukee and Madison on Tuesday.
Elections Commission denies bribery complaint in state superintendent race
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided not to investigate a complaint from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now into an alleged deal between two candidates for state superintendent that included a $150,000 state job and a driver.In closing out the complaint, the commission decided the allegations do not violate the election bribery law in Wisconsin.State Superintendent Tony Evers said elections officials should investigate his opponent for sending campaign-related emails from his suburban Milwaukee school district's account last year.Lowell Holtz, who is challenging the incumbent Evers in the April election, denied that his use of the district's email account violated state law.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided not to investigate a complaint from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now into an alleged deal between two candidates for state superintendent that included a $150,000 state job and a driver.In closing out the complaint, the commission decided the allegations do not violate the election bribery law in Wisconsin.State Superintendent Tony Evers said elections officials should investigate his opponent for sending campaign-related emails from his suburban Milwaukee school district's account last year.Lowell Holtz, who is challenging the incumbent Evers in the April election, denied that his use of the district's email account violated state law.
Evers says Holtz should be investigated for sending campaign-related email on district account
MILWAUKEE -- State Superintendent Tony Evers says elections officials should investigate his opponent for sending campaign-related emails from his suburban Milwaukee school district's account last year.Lowell Holtz, who is challenging the incumbent Evers in the April election, denied that his use of the district's email account violated state law.
MILWAUKEE -- State Superintendent Tony Evers says elections officials should investigate his opponent for sending campaign-related emails from his suburban Milwaukee school district's account last year.Lowell Holtz, who is challenging the incumbent Evers in the April election, denied that his use of the district's email account violated state law.
Incumbent state supt. Tony Evers to face former Beloit supt. Lowell Holtz in April general election
MADISON— Former Beloit superintendent and 1999 principal of the year Lowell Holtz has advanced in the race for state superintendent.Holtz joined incumbent Tony Evers in emerging from Tuesday's primary based on unofficial results.
MADISON— Former Beloit superintendent and 1999 principal of the year Lowell Holtz has advanced in the race for state superintendent.Holtz joined incumbent Tony Evers in emerging from Tuesday's primary based on unofficial results.
$150k job for quitting the race? State superintendent candidates squabble over alleged deal
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
Write-in candidate seeks to shake up superintendent race: "Probably have a snowball's chance in hell"
MADISON — A Racine high school teacher who says he has nothing to lose is mounting a long-shot write-in candidacy for Wisconsin state superintendent.Rick Melcher said Monday, January 9th that he's fed up with how Gov.
MADISON — A Racine high school teacher who says he has nothing to lose is mounting a long-shot write-in candidacy for Wisconsin state superintendent.Rick Melcher said Monday, January 9th that he's fed up with how Gov.
"It's a game changer:" MPS pushes to shift district's calendar, give students a better chance to succeed
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
Evers to deliver annual State of Education speech in Capitol
MADISON — Wisconsin schools Superintendent Tony Evers is set to deliver his annual State of Education speech this week.Evers is scheduled to give the address on Thursday in the state Capitol in Madison.
MADISON — Wisconsin schools Superintendent Tony Evers is set to deliver his annual State of Education speech this week.Evers is scheduled to give the address on Thursday in the state Capitol in Madison.
UW regents approve request for $42.5 million in new funding
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin system's governing body has approved a request for $42.5 million in new funding.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the regents on Thursday took the first step in what officials acknowledge will be a lengthy process that they hope will reverse years of declining state support.The request now goes to Gov.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin system's governing body has approved a request for $42.5 million in new funding.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the regents on Thursday took the first step in what officials acknowledge will be a lengthy process that they hope will reverse years of declining state support.The request now goes to Gov.
Wisconsin Supreme Court deals Gov. Walker loss on education case
MADISON — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling has dealt Gov.
MADISON — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling has dealt Gov.
Dr. Demond Means tasked with turning Milwaukee schools around; he calls it "groundbreaking work"
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
Nation's report card: Wisconsin students score better than national average on math tests
MADISON — Wisconsin fourth and eighth grade students are scoring better than the national average on math tests known as the nation's report card.Wisconsin reading scores released Wednesday were better than the national average in eighth grade and on par in fourth grade.But the gap between black and white students in Wisconsin was second from the bottom in both math and reading scores in both grade levels.State Superintendent Tony Evers says progress is being made, but there is a gap for too many.Wisconsin students' scores were stable on the National Assessment of Educational Progress compared with the last time it was given in 2013.Nationally, math scores in fourth and eighth grade dropped while reading scores were flat in fourth grade and lower in eighth grade.
MADISON — Wisconsin fourth and eighth grade students are scoring better than the national average on math tests known as the nation's report card.Wisconsin reading scores released Wednesday were better than the national average in eighth grade and on par in fourth grade.But the gap between black and white students in Wisconsin was second from the bottom in both math and reading scores in both grade levels.State Superintendent Tony Evers says progress is being made, but there is a gap for too many.Wisconsin students' scores were stable on the National Assessment of Educational Progress compared with the last time it was given in 2013.Nationally, math scores in fourth and eighth grade dropped while reading scores were flat in fourth grade and lower in eighth grade.
Nine Wisconsin schools win national Blue Ribbon honors, one in Mequon-Thiensville
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers congratulated eight public schools and one private school from Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 29th that were among 335 recognized in the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.Schools are chosen for the award based on overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps.
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers congratulated eight public schools and one private school from Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 29th that were among 335 recognized in the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.Schools are chosen for the award based on overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps.