Dr Jill Underly

Dr Jill Underly

@underlyforwi.bsky.social

CAMPAIGN account: Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly, a Democrat, is running for re-election on April 1.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

“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.”

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.

LETTER: “The choice is stark. The next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction will be either a lifelong educator who worked at every level of education or a registered private voucher lobbyist who is funded by privateers.”

Jill Underly is fighting back as Trump and his allies try to dismantle public education. She’s leading with experience, defending $1B in federal support, and pushing for $4B in new funding—because every Wisconsin kid deserves a great public school.

Lobbyist Brittany Kinser thinks she can “talk” her way out of Trump gutting $1 billion from Wisconsin schools. Trump isn’t negotiating—he’s slashing special ed, school meals, and teacher training right now. Kinser refuses to stand up to him. Wisconsin needs a leader, not a lobbyist making excuses

These programs are working—and they’re worth fighting for. If we let this funding go away, we’re not going to be able to help kids. We’re talking about mental health supports, after-school tutoring, and reading intervention. This is about giving kids what they need to succeed.

COLUMN: “State Superintendent Jill Underly believes in Wisconsin’s tradition of strong public schools and will continue to support public education and improved funding for small towns and cities everywhere.”

LETTER: “Public money must have public accountability. I am voting for a superintendent who understands the value of public education, not someone interested in furthering the agenda of privatization. I will vote for Jill Underly for state superintendent on April 1.”

The Trump admin is gutting the Dept of Ed, and WI schools will pay the price. Staff processing critical funding are being laid off, putting up to $1B at risk for special ed, school meals & teacher training. This isn’t just politics—it’s an attack on our kids. I’m fighting back.

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The Department of Education provides: ✅Academic services to first generation college students ✅Funding to schools with high rates of poverty ✅ Resources to students with special needs The attacks on the DOE are a direct attack on our children’s futures.

The Trump administration just cut a vital program that helped Wisconsin farmers and provided fresh food to our students—a win-win for our communities. This funding won’t be replaced, and WI schools will suffer. And lobbyist Brittany Kinser? She says “it’s fine.” www.huffpost.com/entry/usda-s...

huffpost.comUSDA Cuts More Than $1 Billion Earmarked For Local Food In School LunchesMillions of children risk losing access to free school meals with these changes, school meal advocates say.