‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting More Budget Cuts’ previews education budget and policy reform

State Superintendent Tony Evers to preview his proposed

2013-15 state education budget to MPS parents

At the invitation of Parents for Public Schools-Milwaukee, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers will headline “What to Expect When You’re Expecting More Budget Cuts” at an event this coming Wednesday, Sept. 26, starting at 5 pm. at the MPS Central Office, 5225 W. Vliet St. Evers’ remarks will include a preview of his 2013-15 state education budget, his proposal to restore education funding statewide and a brief Q&A.

Parents for Public Schools-Milwaukee (PPS-MKE): Launched in July 2012, PPS-MKE is the only Wisconsin chapter of the national nonprofit Parents for Public Schools. PPS-MKE promotes and strengthens Milwaukee Public Schools by engaging, educating and mobilizing parents, and is one of more than 15 PPS chapters in 13 states. PPS-MKE board member Robert Smith will moderate the event, which in addition to Supt. Evers’ presentation will include:

• Parent discussion re: effects of funding cuts on kids and schools

• Immediate opportunities for action to support children in MPS

• More information about PPS-MKE

Co-sponsors of the event include the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools and MPS Board Director Larry Miller.

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