Dr Jill Underly

Opinion | Amid federal threats, we must protect our public libraries Jill Underly: Wisconsin libraries offer programs supporting workforce development, summer reading, literacy for all ages, and preserving local tribal history.

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Now, more than ever, we must ensure libraries stay strong, accessible, and well-funded for future generations. Let’s honor our librarians not just with gratitude, but with action. The future of our libraries — and the Wisconsinites who rely on them — depends on us.

The time to act is now.

State superintendent, northeast Wisconsin school leaders call for K-12 funding boost in next budget The state superintendent and education officials in northeast Wisconsin are calling on the Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee to boost funding to K-12 schools in the next two-year st...

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Win reelection Tuesday night, show up in Kaukauna Wednesday to fight for our kids and our public schools!

I will keep fighting:
📚 For our students
🍎 For our educators
🏫 And for the future we all believe in

Thank you, Wisconsin, for trusting me to continue this work.

—Dr. Jill Underly
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

But the work isn’t done.

With growing threats from Washington—including efforts to dismantle the Dept. of Ed—we must stay united and protect our schools.

✅ Raised graduation rates to the highest in state history
✅ Moved WI to 6th in the nation for K-12 schools
✅ Expanded career & tech ed
✅ Raised standards in math & science

This victory reaffirms what we believe:
Public dollars should fund public schools.
Every child, in every zip code, deserves a great education.

Tonight, we celebrate a win for public education—and for every kid, parent, and educator in Wisconsin.

I’m deeply honored to continue serving as your State Superintendent. 🧵

Polls are open until 8 PM—what’s your plan to vote today?

If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time. Make a plan, bring a friend, and help us protect every student’s right to a strong public education.

✅ Find your polling place at: www.myvote.wi.gov

Kinser is running a campaign based on lies. The data tells the real story: Wisconsin schools are strong, and Jill Underly is delivering.

Brittany Kinser keeps claiming Jill Underly “lowered standards.”

But here’s the truth:
Wisconsin ranks 10th in the nation in cumulative NAEP scores—and 6th in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report public education rankings.

That’s not failure. That’s results.

The Capitol Report: Trump cut to local food program affecting farmers, food banks, schools and childcare centers - NewsBreak Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs provid

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Trump’s cuts to local food programs are already hurting Wisconsin—schools, childcare centers, food banks, and farmers.

Brittany Kinser thinks “talking to Republicans” will fix it.

That’s not a plan. It’s naïve.

We need a fighter, not a bystander.

Letter | Kinser mailings, texts are misleading Dear Editor: This past week, I've been the recipient of mailings and text messages urging me to vote for "Democrat" Brittany Kinser for superintendent of public instruction.

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Her goal is to expand charter school funding at the expense of our public schools, which are already underfunded. We certainly can't afford two parallel systems of schools in our state.

Vote Jill Underly and support our public schools.

LETTER: Don't fall for this, voters. If Brittany Kinser has to use deceit to boost her chances of becoming the steward of statewide public education, she doesn't deserve the job.

DPI Advocates For Stronger CTE Funding State Superintendent Jill Underly is proposing an additional $60 million to expand career and technical education (CTE) programs statewide.

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I’m proposing a $60M investment in Career & Technical Education across Wisconsin. This means better equipment, stronger programs, and real opportunities for students to graduate ready for the workforce. It’s time to raise the bar—and invest in their future.

Kinser Still Pushing Collapsing Federal Test While Trump Dismantles Public Education  

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Brittany Kinser wants to tie Wisconsin’s education system to a federal test that may not even exist next month.

It’s reckless, it’s out of touch, and it proves she’s more interested in political talking points than real education policy or a plan for the future.

Small Wisconsin libraries might be hit hard as Trump targets federal funding Federal funding for Wisconsin library systems might be at risk after President Donald Trump ordered the elimination of an agency that provides financial support to libraries nationwide.

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Wisconsin deserves leaders who will stand up for our libraries, not ignore their slow demise.

Small libraries across Wisconsin are already bracing for the pain from Trump cuts to federal funding — and Brittany Kinser still won’t even acknowledge the damage being done. These cuts threaten the very resources rural communities rely on.

Murphy’s Law: How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.

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“When asked about a shutdown Kinser said that so long as Wisconsin continues to receive the federal education funding it currently receives, she is open to changes.

But other than the money for student loans it appears that all other funding to Wisconsin…will be lost.”

No questions about kids going hungry.
No questions about lost federal support.
And Kinser? Silent. Again.

The press needs to stop letting her skate by while students are paying the price.

Trump cut to local food program affecting farmers, food banks, schools and childcare centers | Wisconsin Newspaper Association Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs providing local products to food banks, schools and...

Trump’s cuts to school meal programs are already hitting Wisconsin—and Brittany Kinser has said nothing.

She held a press conference today, and not one reporter asked about the devastating impacts these cuts are already having on students and schools.
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Dr. Jill Underly, Brittany Kinser on the Dept. of Education Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction 2025 challenger Brittany Kinser and incumbent Dr. Jill Underly discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and its funding for the state.

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Trump is cutting up to $1 billion from Wisconsin schools—and lobbyist Brittany Kinser’s response? “We will figure it out.”

That’s not a plan. That’s a shrug.

Our kids, our teachers, and our schools deserve better than excuses while our schools are being dealt devastating cuts.