EDITORIAL Our endorsement for Wisconsin superintendent of schools Wisconsin State Journal editorial board Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Updated Mar 31, 2025 × The Wisconsin State Journal's longest-serving community member on its editorial board introduces himself. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Brittany Kinser’s passion for improving Wisconsin schools — and making sure struggling students learn to read — is infectious. Kinser kAm%96 7@C>6C DA64:2= 65F42E:@? 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