WEAC Makes No Recommendation in Superintendent Primary

WEAC is not making a recommendation in the February 20 primary for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

"There is no clear consensus among our members," WEAC President Terry Craney said. "No one emerged as the obvious choice. Most of the candidates agree with WEAC's position on many issues."

WEAC leaders meeting over the weekend agreed to wait until after the primary to make a recommendation in the race. WEAC will promote community discussions on education issues in the coming weeks.

"We believe the interests of the public and members can best be served by generating meaningful discussions about the direction of public education and what a state superintendent should support and advocate," Craney said.

"The next superintendent has the very important task of leading the state in ensuring that Wisconsin's great schools provide classrooms that work for all children, because every kid deserves a great school."

State Superintendent John Benson has announced he will not seek re-election. Seven candidates have entered the race. The two top vote-getters in the primary will advance to the April 3 general election.

Posted January 15, 2001