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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.

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Madison schools seek more diverse workforce to match student population
by Anna Asendorf | 04/24/2012 - 10:49am

As part of the achievement gap plan, the school district will recruit more teachers of color through a "Grow Our Own" program to target students, teachers and staff inside and outside the district.

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Bike to Work Week educates riders and encourages winter biking
by Haley Perrin | 02/12/2012 - 11:37am

Starting this Sunday, the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and Madison Bike Winter will hold events for local bikers on their way to work

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Literacy Network continues free Spanish and English courses for local parents
by Jamie Stark | 02/09/2012 - 3:25pm

The English in the Schools Program kicks off its spring semester of free courses tonight at Midvale Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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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

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The Bus Stops Here: Budgeting a road map for the future
by Susan DeVos | 05/15/2013 - 8:23pm

Madison Area Bus Advocates address cuts, prioritizing buses as Madison begins talks on city budget

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Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools to focus on achievement gap, STEAM education
by Susan Endres | 05/14/2013 - 6:27am

Foundation for area schools to support science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts

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PTO presidents consider education challenges
by Susan Endres | 05/13/2013 - 8:35pm

Although the school board elections are over, education-related issues still weigh on parents’ minds.

Soraya Willems-Neal (left) and Suzanne Swift: Willems-Neal is one of two new co-presidents who are replacing Swift for next year after her term endsSoraya Willems-Neal (left) and Suzanne Swift: Willems-Neal is one of two new co-presidents who are replacing Swift for next year after her term ends

For Suzanne Swift, the president of Franklin-Randall Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization (PTO), the issues are the same as they have always been, despite certain ones being used by candidates to “hang their hats on.”

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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"

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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

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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

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Sierra Club chapter addresses climate change, rallies together at anniversary celebration
by Taylor Harvey | 04/30/2013 - 8:16am

National Sierra Club director shares tales of climate change, empowers local chapter at anniversary fest

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