here are questions about Wisconsin’s new effort to “refine the future of student success” in the state.
Wisconsin’s state superintendent announced the next step toward creating a new Portrait of a Graduate.
“The world our students are preparing to enter is changing quickly, and it is critical that we hear directly from the people who know our communities best. Academic rigor is always a top priority and will not change, but we also need to ensure students leave our schools prepared to think critically, adapt, communicate, solve problems and thrive,” Superintendent Jill Underly said in a statement.
The plan includes a shift to competency-based education.
“We want to broaden Wisconsin’s vision for student success,” Underly added.
Critics, however, were quick to point out that Underly’s new definition of success doesn’t mention improving reading, writing or math scores.
“Wisconsin’s state superintendent and the Disarmament of Public Instruction just launched a statewide initiative called a Portrait of a Graduate to redefine what student success looks like. It includes listening sessions, surveys, and steering committees,” former superintendent candidate and head of Kids Win Wisconsin Brittany Kinser said. “What it doesn’t include: a serious plan to address reading and math proficiency gaps that are already failing Wisconsin kids.”
