[Wisconsin] – On Tuesday, Educated We Stand, the national, non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of public education, announced that Jill Underly for State Superintendent and five of its six endorsed local school board candidates won their elections in Wisconsin.
The endorsed candidates who secured victories are:
- Jill Underly for State Superintendent for Public Instruction
- Carl Bryan for Kenosha Unified School District, at-large
- Merideth Garcia for La Crosse School Board, at-large
- Molly Fuchs for La Crosse School Board, at-large
- Marne Mercer for Stevens Point Area School District, at-large
- Ali Muldrow for Madison Metropolitan School Board, Seat 4
Jennifer Jenkins, the founder and chair of Educated We Stand, said: “I am thrilled to congratulate these candidates on their victories in Wisconsin, a key battleground in the fight to keep partisan extremism out of our public schools. Despite efforts by conservative groups to hinder progress and impose ideological agendas into classrooms, tonight’s results show that communities are standing up for inclusive, fact-based education. These wins send a clear message that voters want leaders who will prioritize students, protect public schools, and keep politics out of the classroom.”
Educated We Stand’s mission is to limit the influence of far-right extremists and maintain evidence-based learning environments that foster critical thinking and prepare students to be engaged, informed citizens. For more information, visit www.educatedwestand.com.
