State Superintendent To Be Inaugurated
Evers Elected In April
Updated: 11:16 am CDT June 18,2009
MADISON, Wis. -- Incoming state Superintendent Tony Evers plans to hold his inauguration ceremony in a Milwaukee elementary school on July 6.Evers said taking the oath and starting his term in a Milwaukee school will help emphasize the challenges facing public education both in the state's largest city and across the state.Evers was elected to a four-year term in the nonpartisan post in April. He has served as deputy state superintendent for eight years.Evers also announced that Michael Thompson will serve as his deputy. Thompson has 10 years teaching experience and has previously worked at the state Department of Public Instruction in a number of positions.
Previous Stories:
- April 8, 2009: 2 Statewide Offices Elected; Voters Decide Referenda, Local Races
- April 7, 2009: Evers Beats Fernandez To Win Superintendent Race
- April 7, 2009: State School Superintendent Candidate Profiles
- April 6, 2009: State Superintendent Candidates Push For Votes
- April 2, 2009: State Superintendent Candidate Launches Attack Ad
- March 11, 2009: State Superintendent Selected As Nicolet President
- February 18, 2009: Candidates Advance In Races; Voters Decide Referenda
- February 17, 2009: Low Turnout Expected For Tuesday Primary
- February 16, 2009: State Superintendent Candidates Debate Student Success, Revenue
- February 9, 2009: Evers Raises Most In State School Superintendent Race
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