Governor Doyle Statement on Education Reform

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today issued the following statement after the Legislature passed and sent to his desk an education reform bill:

“This is a significant step forward for Milwaukee’s education system. This bill will give the State Superintendent clearer, stronger powers to turn around struggling schools in Milwaukee and will put in place a system for placing top-level teachers and principals in those schools that need the most help. We have a strong State Superintendent and this bill will help him lead critical reform efforts needed in Milwaukee to not only improve student achievement, but also put Wisconsin in a better position to win federal Race to the Top funds.”