During his inauguration speech, Governor Evers stated that his aim is to fully fund public education. WUWM reported that “Evers sought a $1.4 billion increase to education funding over the next two years. As governor, he plans to propose a similar budget.”

Michelle Langenfeld who serves as the superintendent of Green Bay Area Public Schools, is an AEF member and served on the Blue Ribbon Commission was quoted as saying: “I’ve never felt more hopeful about the investment in children, in public education in the state.”