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Madison schools identify family involvement as key to closing achievement gap

by Hannah Kiddoo | 05/02/2012 - 10:36pm

As part of the district's achievement gap plan, MMSD plans to involve more parents in their child's learning through family and community programs.

Tags: East, Education, Diversity, Far West, People, Voices, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Neighborhood meeting addresses pedestrian safety on Monroe Street

by Anna Nadon | 04/27/2012 - 1:26pm

After three pedestrians were struck crossing Monroe Street in the past week, Alder Sue Ellingson arranged a Neighborhood Listening Session to discuss how to improve pedestrian safety.

Tags: Transportation, Dudgeon-Monroe, Greenbush, City, Vilas, People, Safety, Streets and Sidewalks, Near West

Madison Voices: The Greasy Gears, girls with get-up and go-go

by Kierstin Kloeckner | 04/26/2012 - 11:32am

Community blogger Kierstin Kloeckner introduces The Greasy Gears, a troupe of bicycling go-go dancers performing around Madison.

Tags: City Life, Transportation, People, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus

Plan to close Madison achievement gap addresses cultural practices

by Hannah Kiddoo | 04/11/2012 - 12:25pm

MMSD's proposal addresses a lack of culturally relevant practices in classrooms to help close the achievement gap

Tags: Allied Drive, City Life, Education, Diversity, People, Voices, South Central

Community members evaluate College and Career Readiness plan to close achievement gap

by Hannah Kiddoo | 03/09/2012 - 4:26pm

Participants at school district input session propose mentors, hands-on learning and career-focused curriculum as important aspects of closing the achievement gap.

Tags: Education, Diversity, People, Voices, Youth, South Central

Make Music Madison hopes to diversify music access for the solstice

by Nora Hertel | 05/17/2013 - 2:31pm

Citywide music festival will bring 260 performers to different corners of Madison

Tags: City Life, East, City, Far West, People, Street Life, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison writer uses personal stories to combat addiction, facilitate recovery

by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2013 - 12:45pm

New book by Madison author and editor strives to help others "wake up happy"

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Madison voices, Far West, People, Voices, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Public, private schools in Madison consider the impact of voucher program

by Lauren Anderson | 05/02/2013 - 10:00pm

Area schools discuss the possible impact of school choice, as proposed in Gov. Walker's budget

Tags: East, Education, Far West, People, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

May Backyard Heroes offer friendship to state parks and aid to tenants

by Community Shares | 05/01/2013 - 11:46am

Jan Primus and Deborah Percival volunteer to support the state parks and provide tenant resources

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

An old barn gains new life as a concert hall

by Emily Eggleston | 04/29/2013 - 9:00am

Madisonians make the drive to Spring Green for music, to reconnect with "our common humanity"

Tags: Madison Faces, People

Living next door to bees: the pitfalls and perks

by Susan Endres | 04/16/2013 - 12:28pm

Some think bees make good neighbors, others disagree

Tags: City Life, East, Environment, City, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

At public forum, residents weigh in on possible Metro route changes

by Susan Endres | 04/11/2013 - 9:52am

Around 30 people attended a public hearing the evening of Wednesday, April 10 to weigh in on possible changes to Madison bus routes.

April 10, Public forum on Metro serviceThe City of Madison Transit and Parking Commission listened to the comments and concerns of about 20 Madison residents. Most attendees focused on the proposed changes to bus routes 14 and 15 at Sheboygan Avenue on the west side, but others had suggestions for routes 9, 10 and 18, among others.

Tags: East, Transportation, City, Far West, People, Services, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

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