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Oct 08

Updated proficiency levels better reflect Wisconsin student performance

A guest editorial for publication by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
As a parent of two Wisconsin public school students, I pay close attention to how my kids are doing at school. We talk about how they are doing...
Oct 08

DPI releases standardized testing results for 2023-24 school year

MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show about half of tested students in both...
Oct 03

State superintendent, White House national cyber director host roundtable on cybersecurity in Wisconsin schools

SUN PRAIRIE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly welcomed White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. and dozens of education, public...
Sep 27

ICYMI: State superintendent stresses importance of student belonging, investing in public schools during State of Education Address

Dr. Jill Underly delivered fourth State of Education Address on Thursday
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for...
Sep 25

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly to deliver 2024 State of Education Address, renew call for investment in public education

Speech to include call for supporting all students; excerpts included below
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today will deliver the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol.   In her...
Sep 25

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivers 2024 State of Education Address

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today delivered the 2024 State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. During her...
Sep 06

State superintendent welcomes Secretary Cardona to Wisconsin, joins state, local leaders in kicking off new school year

Dr. Underly visits public schools across state
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly over the last two weeks kicked off the 2024-25 school year by visiting with students and staff at...
Aug 28

All students belong in Wisconsin’s public schools

A guest editorial for publication by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly on improving youth mental health
As summer winds down and Wisconsin families, educators and staff head back to school in the coming days, I am reminded of the amazing opportunities...
Aug 27

State superintendent statement on court decision in favor of the DPI

Joint Committee on Finance has not released nearly $50 million to support early literacy
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding a decision filed today in Dane County Circuit Court in...
Aug 22

Bilingual school counselor selected as Wisconsin’s 2025 National Teacher of the Year representative

Ana Celia Báez, of Milwaukee Public Schools, has been a counselor at South Division H.S. for 11 years
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced the state’s representative to the 2025 National Teacher of the Year Program...