Underly Gives Update On K-12 Schools in Wisconsin

State School Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly provided an update Thursday on K-12 education in Wisconsin while speaking during this year’s State of Education address at the Capitol. Underly, a former Pecatonica school district administrator, discussed topics including eliminating the achievement gap, creating safe learning environments and increasing investment in public education. According to a report, Underly said Wisconsin needs robust, ongoing, reliable funding for public schools and libraries across the State. Without increased funding, schools and libraries cannot meet the needs of kids – or of all of us. Underly added that schools are the foundation of democracy and students need to know how to examine the past, think critically about the present and make informed decisions about the future.