Madison voices

Column from charter school teacher explores the importance of adult volunteers and staff in schools

Arabic resource specialist offers a glimpse at life for newly immigrated students

New column discusses project-based learning and the challenges of teaching writing

The Bus Stops Here: New column exploring the divide between the Parking Utility and Transit Utility 

This summer a small group of young men from Vera Court Neighborhood Center’s Spark Program began their first jobs. While it can be difficult for many teens to find employment, these young men spent their summer selling soda and hotdogs for the Madison Mallards, who employ over 350 game day staff members each summer.

Brian Sather, director of food and beverage for the Mallards, explained, “Most of those positions are filled by high school kids, and it’s usually their first job.”