As students head back to class for the fall, Governor Jim Doyle says Wisconsin schools are doing a good job at providing a quality education.

The Governor visited students at a Madison elementary school Wednesday, where he also highlighted the $179 million-dollars the state is receiving under the recent federal Education Jobs Fund. Doyle says the money is making sure schools don’t suffer too much from the recession by being able to retain quality staff in the classroom. [Read more...]

The UW Board of Regents is offering thanks to Governor Doyle. The Board on Thursday approved a resolution honoring Doyle’s hard work and commitment to higher education during his last eight years in office.

The Governor says he’s proud of many accomplishments during that time, such as expanding access to a UW education. He says the UW is educating more students than ever, despite facing one of the worst recessions since the depression.

Doyle also reflected on the $2 billion in new construction that’s taken place on UW campuses, saying they’ve really re-built many areas during his time as governor.

Doyle says the UW System continues to thrive, despite tough economic conditions. He urged Regents to keep a UW education affordable and easy to access, and to also keep financial aid readily available to students.

AUDIO: Andrew Beckett reports (1:09)