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Evers' Budget Plan Would Increase Education Spending By $1.4 Billion

By • Sep 18, 2018
Emily Files

State education chief and gubernatorial hopeful Tony Evers wants to put an additional $1.4 billion into public education over the next two years. The proposal is part of the Department of Public Instruction’s request for the 2019-2021 state budget.

Evers, a Democrat, heads the agency as state superintendent. The spending plan comes in the middle of a tight race between Evers and incumbent Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican.

Wisconsin Schools: Test Scores Up, Racial Gaps Persist, Voucher Schools Gain

By Bob Bach & Marge Pitrof • Apr 8, 2014

According to test scores released by the Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin students overall have improved in math and reading.

State School Superintendent Says Voucher Schools Must Be Accountable

By Bob Bach • Sep 27, 2013

State schools Superintendent Tony Evers says private schools that accept taxpayer funds must be part  of a statewide accountability system. A proposal pending in the state legislature to do that, is getting resistance from some private schools because of the power that would be granted to Evers' office. Tony Evers delivered his "state of education" address in Madison yesterday.  Evers also said he favors Wisconsin's use of the common core curriculum and says it sets higher standards than ever before.

Most Wisconsin Public Schools Meet or Exceed Expectations

By Marge Pitrof • Sep 17, 2013

According to the Dept. of Public Instruction, 88% of (1,910) schools met or exceeded expectations in 2012, while three percent (58 schools) failed to meet expectations.

Mukwonago School Board Votes to Retain Indians Nickname

By Marge Pitrof • Jul 23, 2013

Despite a state order and an appeals court ruling, the Mukwonago School Board has voted 8-1 to keep the district's nickname, Indians.