"We want you to succeed:" Carver Academy students welcomed back to class in style
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Carver Academy walked into school on the first day Tuesday, September 1st to high fives, cheers, and even a red carpet adding to the excitement of a new school year.
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Carver Academy walked into school on the first day Tuesday, September 1st to high fives, cheers, and even a red carpet adding to the excitement of a new school year.
Is it the right choice? Governor Walker proposes expanding school choice program, lifting cap
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has proposed expanding the school choice program across the state of Wisconsin with no caps.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has proposed expanding the school choice program across the state of Wisconsin with no caps.
Lawsuit: Does Wisconsin's open enrollment program violate disability law?
MADISON (AP) — Three families of children with disabilities are challenging Wisconsin's law that allows students to open enroll at schools outside their home district, saying it violates federal disability law.The families are represented by the conservative group the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
MADISON (AP) — Three families of children with disabilities are challenging Wisconsin's law that allows students to open enroll at schools outside their home district, saying it violates federal disability law.The families are represented by the conservative group the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
State superintendent calling for $613 million increase in state aid over the next two years
MADISON (AP) — State Superintendent Tony Evers is calling for increasing state aid to public schools by $613 million over the next two years, a request that will have to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature and be signed by Governor Scott Walker before taking effect.The two year budget request Evers submitted Monday, November 10th would increase aid to public schools 2.6 percent in the 2015 school year and 4.7 percent the year after.Evers is also once again calling for rewriting Wisconsin's school aid formula, something he has put forward since 2010 but that has gone nowhere.Evers' budget request would also allow schools to increase spending per student $200 the first year and $204 the second.
MADISON (AP) — State Superintendent Tony Evers is calling for increasing state aid to public schools by $613 million over the next two years, a request that will have to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature and be signed by Governor Scott Walker before taking effect.The two year budget request Evers submitted Monday, November 10th would increase aid to public schools 2.6 percent in the 2015 school year and 4.7 percent the year after.Evers is also once again calling for rewriting Wisconsin's school aid formula, something he has put forward since 2010 but that has gone nowhere.Evers' budget request would also allow schools to increase spending per student $200 the first year and $204 the second.
Are students in Wisconsin getting the best education? Common Core Standards becomes a hot issue between state politicians
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are students getting the best education possible under the current Common Core Standards?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are students getting the best education possible under the current Common Core Standards?
State Superintendent Evers greets students on first day of school
MEQUON/THIENSVILLE (WITI) -- Students in the Mequon-Thiensville School District were greeted by a special visitor on the first day of school on Tuesday, September 3rd.State Superintendent Tony Evers was on hand, as part of the "Education is a Journey" event.Evers spoke to students at Lake Shore Middle School about how to use their education for the future."It's a journey that they're on from the time they walk into our schools until they leave and become adults, so it's really important that people stay focused on what they need to do and understand what their dreams are so that they can continue on.
MEQUON/THIENSVILLE (WITI) -- Students in the Mequon-Thiensville School District were greeted by a special visitor on the first day of school on Tuesday, September 3rd.State Superintendent Tony Evers was on hand, as part of the "Education is a Journey" event.Evers spoke to students at Lake Shore Middle School about how to use their education for the future."It's a journey that they're on from the time they walk into our schools until they leave and become adults, so it's really important that people stay focused on what they need to do and understand what their dreams are so that they can continue on.
Rufus King International School nominated for national ACT award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee high school is up for a national award for its efforts in getting students ready for college and careers.“Rufus King has a long history of educational excellence, having offered the International Baccalaureate since 1979,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers.Out of hundreds of high schools in Wisconsin, Evers and Governor Scott Walker chose Rufus King International School as the nominee for the ACT's National College and Career Transition Award.“Recently, U.S. News & World Report named King as a top rated Wisconsin public high school,” said Evers.It's the first year for the award that recognizes the efforts made to prepare students for college and beyond.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee high school is up for a national award for its efforts in getting students ready for college and careers.“Rufus King has a long history of educational excellence, having offered the International Baccalaureate since 1979,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers.Out of hundreds of high schools in Wisconsin, Evers and Governor Scott Walker chose Rufus King International School as the nominee for the ACT's National College and Career Transition Award.“Recently, U.S. News & World Report named King as a top rated Wisconsin public high school,” said Evers.It's the first year for the award that recognizes the efforts made to prepare students for college and beyond.
Wis. business may leave state after losing contract with school districts
MADISON (WITI) -- Skyward is a data-collection software program created in Stevens Point -- and utilized within school districts in the state.
MADISON (WITI) -- Skyward is a data-collection software program created in Stevens Point -- and utilized within school districts in the state.
Tony Evers wins state Superintendent seat, defeats Pridemore
MADISON (WITI) -- Voters in the state's Spring General Election had a chance to choose a state Superintendent on Tuesday, April 2nd.
MADISON (WITI) -- Voters in the state's Spring General Election had a chance to choose a state Superintendent on Tuesday, April 2nd.
State Superintendent race: Tony Evers vs. Don Pridemore
MADISON (WITI) -- The campaign to lead Wisconsin's public schools has pitted two candidates with sharply different views against one another.
MADISON (WITI) -- The campaign to lead Wisconsin's public schools has pitted two candidates with sharply different views against one another.
GOP Rep. Pridemore running for Wis. superintendent
MADISON (AP) -- Republican state Rep.
MADISON (AP) -- Republican state Rep.
State Superintendent Tony Evers unveils 2013 public education budget
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers on Monday, November 12th proposed a $615 million increase in state aid for public schools.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers on Monday, November 12th proposed a $615 million increase in state aid for public schools.
Wisconsin superintendent calls for restoring respect
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin state superintendent Tony Evers says teachers have been unfairly targeted in budget and policy debates over the past year and more work needs to be done to restore dignity and respect to them.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin state superintendent Tony Evers says teachers have been unfairly targeted in budget and policy debates over the past year and more work needs to be done to restore dignity and respect to them.
Proposal: All Wisconsin high school students take ACT
PEWAUKEE -- Every high school student in Wisconsin would take the ACT college entrance exam during their junior year under a proposal by the state Department of Public Instruction.
PEWAUKEE -- Every high school student in Wisconsin would take the ACT college entrance exam during their junior year under a proposal by the state Department of Public Instruction.
Wauwatosa teacher named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
WAUWATOSA -- Nancy Terrian, a teacher from Eisenhower Elementary School in Wauwatosa, was named Wisconsin Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2012-13 school year.
WAUWATOSA -- Nancy Terrian, a teacher from Eisenhower Elementary School in Wauwatosa, was named Wisconsin Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2012-13 school year.
132 schools recognized for work with low-income students
MADISON -- Several schools in southeast Wisconsin are named Wisconsin Schools of Recognition by State Superintendent Tony Evers for the 2012-2013 school year.
MADISON -- Several schools in southeast Wisconsin are named Wisconsin Schools of Recognition by State Superintendent Tony Evers for the 2012-2013 school year.
Back-to-school Tuesday for most Milwaukee-area students
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, September 4th marks the first day of school for many students in the Milwaukee area, and Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday, September 4th marks the first day of school for many students in the Milwaukee area, and Wisconsin Gov.
$16.1 million in federal grants to help support state charter schools
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers announced on Monday, August 27th that $16.1 million in federal charter school grants will be used to support 84 charter schools across Wisconsin for the 2012-13 school year.
MADISON -- State Superintendent Tony Evers announced on Monday, August 27th that $16.1 million in federal charter school grants will be used to support 84 charter schools across Wisconsin for the 2012-13 school year.
Wisconsin creates new teacher equivalency license
MADISON (AP) -- There's a new way for teachers to get licensed to work in Wisconsin's public schools.
MADISON (AP) -- There's a new way for teachers to get licensed to work in Wisconsin's public schools.
State Superintendent visits James Madison Academic Campus
MILWAUKEE -- Programs offered at Milwaukee Public Schools' James Madison Academic Campus got the attention of Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, and Evers took a tour of the campus Wednesday, and saw first hand how a hands on approach to learning is proving to be successful for many MPS students.State Superintendent Evers toured James Madison Academic Campus Wednesday as the MPS District celebrates Career and Technical Education month.
MILWAUKEE -- Programs offered at Milwaukee Public Schools' James Madison Academic Campus got the attention of Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, and Evers took a tour of the campus Wednesday, and saw first hand how a hands on approach to learning is proving to be successful for many MPS students.State Superintendent Evers toured James Madison Academic Campus Wednesday as the MPS District celebrates Career and Technical Education month.