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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | |
| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Jill Underly |
| Year founded: | 1848 |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction oversees public K-12 education and public libraries in Wisconsin. Click here for more information about the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction reads:[1]
| “ | To advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin.[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The current Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction is Jill Underly (nonpartisan). Underly assumed office in 2021.
State Board of Education
Wisconsin does not have a state board of education.
See also
- United States education agencies
- Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Public education in Wisconsin
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, "Vision and Mission," accessed March 13, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.