Kerr ran as a strong supporter of the private school voucher program, a favorite of conservatives, while Underly is an opponent. Why do you want to decentralize the Department of Instruction? We are going to have to make sure our kids are proficient at reading and math. We have to meet the kids where their needs are, whatever the mode of instruction is when they come back in the fall. We need kids to be able to come back into our schools and staff to come back into our schools and have a DPI that’s dependable. The race was officially nonpartisan, but Democrats and their money lined up solidly behind Underly while Kerr found support from Republicans. Underly takes over for Carolyn Stanford Taylor, who was superintendent since Tony Evers left the post midterm in 2019 after he was elected governor. At a Jan. 8 online candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Wisconsin Public Education Network … Today in History: Today is Friday, May 7, the 127th day of 2021. By SCOTT BAUER March 4, 2021 GMT. MILWAUKEE – The two remaining candidates for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction squared off Thursday ahead of the only statewide race in the April 6 spring election. Wisconsin superintendent candidates debate as election nears. They want to visit family and take a break from online learning and screens. Add your name as a public endorser: Elected Officials John Benson, State Superintendent*Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Bert Grover, State Superintendent*Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Governor Jim Doyle* Sen. Tammy Baldwin,United States Senate Rep. Gwen Moore,U.S. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The candidates for Wisconsin superintendent of schools clashed Thursday over reopening schools for in-person teaching, Act 10 and teacher unions and the private school voucher program. Superintendent candidate Deborah Kerr … Parents in general, I think, are not excited about the prospect of remediation this summer. SHARE. Stanford Taylor declined to seek a full term. Sheila Briggs. Wisconsin superintendent of schools candidates Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly discuss the top issues in the state, including reopening schools, achievement gaps and the … GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsinites will vote in a state primary election on February 16th to narrow down the field of candidates running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Underly, in her victory statement, said she was “especially grateful to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin” and its leaders. We are going to catch kids up. “Overcoming these hurdles won’t be easy, but I know that if we work together, we can get it done and do what’s right for our kids.”. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr. Today on the show, we meet Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly, the two candidates running for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We are all going to make mistakes from time to time, but it’s what we learn from it.”. Here were some of their answers. Underly vowed that she will always do what’s best for students. I think if you put the resources in the right places for targeted interventions, for intensive tutoring, and partnering with all of our local associations, whether its foundations, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, churches. “We’ve moved forward and my Black community is surrounding me because they know I have the most experience, equity, diversity and inclusion,” she said. Republican state Rep. John Jagler, of Watertown, faced Democrat Melissa Winker for the 13th Senate district vacated by Scott Fitzgerald when he was elected to Congress in November. That would cost a lot of money to decentralize DPI. Sheila Briggs, currently serving as the assistant state superintendent, has a 30-year … Former Wisconsin Gov. https://ballotpedia.org/Wisconsin_Superintendent_of_Public_Instruction His deputy completed his term, but declined to run for election. Candidates & Races. In the Feb. 16 Primary Election, voters will narrow the field to two people. Kerr accused Democrats of attempting to buy the election and said Underly was in the pocket of the teachers union. I’ve been an elected president of our state superintendent association and our national superintendent association. Gov. I’m uniquely prepared. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The state superintendent oversees education policy in Wisconsin, which includes dispersing grant money to schools and overseeing teacher licensing, but her power is limited and she must implement policies as enacted by the Legislature. Steve Krull. Jill Underly, candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Hollandale, WI on March 7, 2021. The primary took place on February 16, 2021. Underly describes herself as “100% pro-public schools,” opposes the school voucher system and wants more accountability for schools that accept vouchers. GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The only state-wide race on the upcoming April election ballot is for state superintendent. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage, fueled by the Democratic Party, to win election Tuesday as Wisconsin superintendent of schools, defeating Republican-backed Deb Kerr. Because I have a diverse experience, a depth and breadth of experiences in all levels of public schooling, from early childhood all the way through college and also at the DPI (Ed note: Underly worked at UW-Madison as a senior student services coordinator and at DPI for about five years each), I’ve worked at every level of public school. We don’t need to have any disruptions in work or services or anything like that. We don’t need to have any more disruptions in our public school system. On April 6, voters will choose the next state superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, which oversees public education in Wisconsin. Maybe providing after school programming, enrichment-based, especially pre-K-8. Tony Evers had held the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction for ten years before being elected the state’s chief executive. Getting an early start date could be helpful, maybe start in mid- or early August, and provide some enrichment, because there’s a lot of things kids missed out on in the past year. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A candidate for Wisconsin state superintendent who is backed by Republicans and received a $15,000 donation from a national conservative mega … State superintendent candidates charted different paths to the April 6 election Elizabeth Beyer | Wisconsin State Journal Mar 28, 2021 ... Kerr and Pecatonica Superintendent Jill Underly will face off on the ballot to become the state’s next head of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, after beating five other candidates in the February primary. Underly cruised to a double-digit win, based on unofficial results. Also on the ballot were two open state legislative seats in districts previously held by Republicans. Deborah Kerr, the former superintendent of the Brown Deer School District in the northern Milwaukee suburbs, faces Jill Underly, the superintendent of the rural Pecatonica School District in southwestern Wisconsin. More information from the Wisconsin Elections Commission here. Please reload the page and try again. My depth and my breadth (of experience) is wider, because I’ve worked at every level, from pre-K all the way to 12. Kerr, who is white, made headlines on the day of the primary election when she responded to a viral question on Twitter asking users to recount the first time they were called the n-word. Wild thangs: Double-A team draws 13 walks in an inning, International Biennial Portrait Competition 2021 art exhibit @ Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Thursday is Karaoke at the Hy-Da Way!- Merrill, Privacy and Conflict of Interest Policies, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. It’s free, and you’ll get special updates, exclusive event invitations and more. Deborah Kerr (left) and Jill Underly (right) were the top two vote-getters in the primary election for state superintendent. Outside groups backing Underly outspent Kerr’s forces nearly 4-to-1 and Underly raised $1.3 million in the last two months of the race compared with just $71,000 for Kerr. Kerr is backed by conservatives, while Underly is supported by the state teachers union and liberals. Wisconsin superintendent candidates spar over campaign ad. PUBLISHED 8:31 AM ET Mar. Voters will … I believe that’s going to provide opportunities for alternative and creative scheduling. Kerr, 63, is the former superintendent of the Brown Deer school district in suburban Milwaukee. In the 7-candidate primary election in February, press release they issued before the primary, it does have some offices around the state, Wisconsin residents combat water contamination aftereffects. State Superintendent Candidates Talk Issues Before Election By Courtny Gerrish Wisconsin PUBLISHED 6:30 PM ET Apr. Parents are not enthused about summer school. Currently viewing 1–10 of 124 races. But then we can certainly provide intervention time for kids who are struggling with reading and math. Underly will now have the task of leading the department at a time when schools are opening more widely as COVID-19 vaccinations increase, the GOP-controlled Legislature is debating how much money to put toward education and districts are preparing to receive $2.2 billion in federal stimulus money. The persistent achievement gap, one of the worst in the country, remains amid more questions about the long-term impact on struggling students who were forced to take classes online the past year. Underly accused Kerr of being transphobic over her support for bills that would prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams. Age: 43 Family: husband, two children, ages 12 and 14 House of Representatives Rep. Mark Pocan,U.S. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter. I have always run this campaign with kids at the forefront. Published content is property of Wausau Pilot and Review. I think it’s just another example of poor judgement. For the past 20 years, the conservative candidate in the race has been beaten by double digits. The primary election for … In what became a highly partisan race, Deb Kerr - backed by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - lost to Jill Underly for Wisconsin superintendent Wisconsin school chief candidates clash on unions, vouchers. We need to get our kids back in school, face to face, five days a week, and right now the teachers unions are holding some of our school districts hostage and not allowing them to go back to school. Underly cruised to a double-digit win, based on unofficial results. The writer of the tweet said the question was intended for Black people. Wisconsin’s spring election is coming up in two weeks! Part of HuffPost Politics. By Dan Molloy Wisconsin. The seat was open for the first time in 12 years. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? All seven of the state’s school superintendent candidates agreed that Wisconsin needs to increase the technology literacy of its students — but each contender has a different plan to get there. “Wisconsin’s kids and public schools face significant challenges as we work to return to normal, get every student caught up, and support their mental health and wellbeing in the aftermath of this pandemic and the enormous trauma and disruption it’s caused for all of us,” Underly said. The Wausau Pilot & Review conducted interviews with both candidates. Kerr calls herself a “pragmatic Democrat with conservative values” and touts her support across the political spectrum. State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Kerr’s campaign won the backing of former Republican Gov. Carolyn Stanford Taylor was appointed state superintendent in 2019 by Tony Evers, who held the position before he was elected governor. Family: husband, two children, ages 12 and 14, Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, MA, Educational Administration and licensure in Educational Administration, University of Wisconsin, MA, Secondary Education Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana University-Purdue University, BA, History and Sociology, Indiana University. I am beholden to kids, families and teachers, in that order. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative-backed candidate to become Wisconsin’s top education official called on her Democratic-backed opponent to apologize for and denounce her television ad running statewide, a heated flashpoint during a virtual debate broadcast Wednesday. It’s going to take time though. Republican Elijah Behnke faced Democrat Karl Jaeger. But Underly, whose own Pecatonica School District has offered students in-person education for most of the pandemic, has emphasized that individual schools must do what is safest and best for them, whether that be bringing all the kids back, using a hybrid plan or teaching virtually. We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote. House of Representatives Josh Kaul,Wisconsin … I have put a bipartisan team together to run my campaign, and that’s exactly what I intend to do: work with people on both sides of the aisle to be educational advocates and make sure we get what we need. Kerr’s campaign was marked by a series of missteps, most notably when Kerr, who is white, tweeted that she had been called a racial slur for Black people when she was 16 because “my lips were bigger than most and that was the reference given to me.” She apologized, but her campaign manager and attorney quit. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! note: DPI is headquartered in Madison, but it does have some offices around the state). I’ve got a strong reputation of being pro-teacher, but at the end of the day, it’s really 100% pro-public schools. Our 12th graders need to be making sure they’ve got all their credits to graduate. Former Brown Deer Superintendent Deb Kerr and Pecatonica Superintendent Jill Underly … Gov. Wisconsin State Superintendent Candidates Discuss Top Priorities. I have experience across the state and national level. 02, 2021 PUBLISHED 6:30 PM EDT Apr. Democrats prioritized the race to avoid a letdown in Wisconsin after President Joe Biden’s narrow victory in November. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. House of Representatives Rep. Ron Kind,U.S. So let’s be innovative, let’s look at summer a little differently. How can we get students caught up from educational setbacks caused by the pandemic? Tony Evers to replace him, announced that she would not seek another term in the spring election. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, sometimes referred to as the State Superintendent of Schools, is a constitutional office within the executive branch of the Wisconsin state government, and acts as the executive head of the Department of Public Instruction. Jill Underly defeated Deborah Kerr in the nonpartisan election for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction on April 6, 2021. In the 89th Assembly District, which includes the city of Marinette. Peter Cameron writes for The Badger Project, a Wisconsin-based nonpartisan, nonprofit investigative journalism organization. Jagler was first elected to the Assembly in 2012. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. All rights reserved. I’m pro-kid. I would take a regional approach and make sure we have boots on the ground and have my staff in the field supporting the school districts and the leaders. There are two candidates, Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The candidates for Wisconsin superintendent of schools clashed Thursday over reopening schools for in-person teaching, Act … The Department of Public Instruction needs to become a responsive customer service agency. State superintendent candidates (photo courtesy of Wisconsin Public Education Network) In early 2020, State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor, appointed by Gov. Behnke owns a cleaning business and is a former youth pastor, while Jaeger ran for the seat in 2020 and lost. BY PETER CAMERON for Wausau Pilot & Review. Deborah Kerr, a retired superintendent … While the race was officially nonpartisan, Jill Underly had the support from Wisconsin's teachers' union as well as a financial advantage fueled by Democrats. Wisconsin superintendent candidates spar over campaign ad March 17, 2021 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative-backed candidate to develop into Wisconsin’s prime training official referred to as on her Democratic-backed opponent to apologize for and denounce her tv ad working statewide, a heated flashpoint throughout a digital debate broadcast Wednesday. My opponent is beholden to the teachers union. Wisconsin superintendent candidates Deb Kerr, Jill Underly clash over transgender students in sports. For republication information email [email protected].. Whoops! If kids and parents want to attend summer school, I would strongly support having more robust summer school programming. That does not represent the stakeholders across the state…. 05, 2021 PUBLISHED March 5, 2021 @8:31 AM. Joe Fenrick. It was recorded Tuesday and broadcast for the first time Wednesday. Scott Walker announced on Twitter that he voted for Kerr and called her a “proven reformer who wants all kids in government-run schools or private schools to do well!” Public schools in Wisconsin are generally run by locally-elected school boards. Kerr came in second, earning about 26%. That seat was open after Republican John Nygren resigned from the Legislature. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. The bulk of Underly’s money, $900,000 in cash and in-kind contributions, came from the Wisconsin Democratic Party. I also have been leading a school district through this pandemic. The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), which touts itself as the state’s largest teachers union, “recommends” Underly for the top spot, according to a press release they issued before the primary. “We have a long road ahead of us, but I’m ready to get to work on day one and build a stronger, more equitable public education system that provides every child, every day with the world-class public education system they deserve,” she said. Right now, the only people that work at DPI are in Madison (Ed. The race is officially nonpartisan, but like campaigns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, each side of the political spectrum is supporting a candidate. As of this writing, following a primary election where 7 candidates competed, Jill Underly and Deb Kerr are the two remaining candidates that will progress to the general election. Winker previously ran for Assembly in 2018 and 2020 but lost. Scott Walker and other conservatives, but she couldn’t overcome Underly’s financial advantage. Kerr says all schools need to bring students back, citing the research that shows relatively little spread of COVID-19 in schools. Candidate forum for the Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Doctorate of Educational Leadership, National Louis University, MA, Education, University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Absentee ballots are already in the mail for Wisconsin's next election. Candidate Backed By Democrats Is Elected Wisconsin's Schools Chief. Kerr, a former school district superintendent, and Underly, a school district superintendent at the time of the election, were both affiliated with the Democratic Party. Liberals have also had a hold on the state superintendent position for decades. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. What do you think of your opponent’s plan to decentralize the Department of Instruction from its Madison headquarters? Today is National Voter Registration Day! Part of the problem is the DPI does not understand what is going on in Hurley or Bayfield or Green Bay. Jill Underly, the Democratic Party-backed superintendent of Pecatonica School District, defeated former Brown Deer Schools superintendent Deborah … Wisconsin is holding its 2021 spring election on Tuesday, April 6. 02, 2021 Underly supporters also attacked Kerr over a 10-year-old financial scandal at her former district. Seven candidates are competing in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. … Kerr apologized and deleted her account. I want to do everything that I can to make sure that our kids are successful. She backs the school choice voucher system, a favorite on the right. Wisconsin superintendent candidates spar over campaign ad by Shereen Siewert March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021. In Wisconsin, local school districts decide whether to offer instruction in-person or virtually, so the state superintendent cannot force their hands. Fenrick teaches science at Fond du Lac High School, is a geology lecturer at the UW … Evers had been the head of the state education department for 10 years. We might be in this recovery for a couple years. There are two candidates, Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly. Underly, 43, is superintendent of the rural Pecatonica school district and formerly worked for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which she will now lead. In this spring’s election, Wisconsin voters will select the state superintendent of public instruction for the next four years. Tony Evers, who had been superintendent for 10 years, named Stanford Taylor as his replacement in the post in 2018, when he was elected governor. WISCONSIN STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION: PRIMARY CANDIDATES. This is a modal window. In the 7-candidate primary election in February, Underly finished first, earning about 27% of the more than 326,000 votes cast. Here’s how. Krull is a principal in Milwaukee Public Schools and previously served in the Air Force … “Our kids and families are not winning in Wisconsin, and I’d like to create a world-class education system that’s the highest-performing in the country. In a webcast series with WisBusiness.com-WisPolitics.com released earlier this month, in partnership with Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, each candidate shared ideas to move Wisconsin… Wisconsin superintendent candidates spar over campaign ad Deb Kerr and Jill Underly, candidates for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction in the April 6 election (WBAY) I’ve also worked in higher ed and at the state department (of education). He can be reached at [email protected]. GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The only state-wide race on the upcoming April election ballot is for state superintendent. 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