Contact Denise Callaway | Office: (414) 475-8650 | Email: callawde@milwaukee.k12.wi.us MILWAUKEE (April 5, 2017) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced today that Andy Nelson has joined the district as its new media manager. Nelson will focus on proactive communications that improve the telling of the MPS story. As director of public relations for the Pabst Theater Group for the past decade, Nelson was in charge of growing brand awareness around one of the most prolific event companies in the country. “Andy brings an impressive track record and a contagious passion for all things Milwaukee to the MPS team,” said Denise Callaway,

Contact: Christina Brey, 608.213.3497 Wisconsin voters again expressed their strong support for public schools Tuesday by overwhelmingly re-electing State Superintendent Tony Evers and passing school referendums by large majorities. “As they have done many times before, Wisconsin residents on Tuesday sent a strong message that they want quality public education for their children,” said WEAC President Ron Martin. “They not only re-elected public school advocate Tony Evers by a large majority, they rejected the policies of his opponent, who supported expansion of private school charters and vouchers at the expense of public schools. And their support for local school referendums

Contact: Amanda L. Brink Email: tonyforwisconsin@gmail.com Madison — The following is a statement from State Superintendent Tony Evers: I’m grateful for tonight’s results. First, I just want to thank my wife Kathy, my family, my supporters and everyone who came out to vote today. I’ve received enormous support in this campaign, and it has been truly heartwarming. I also want to acknowledge Dr. Holtz — stepping into the arena isn’t always easy. But I think that when you talk about the issues that really matter to folks, they show up and vote. Our campaign was about our kids, and the