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Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools to focus on achievement gap, STEAM education

by Susan Endres | 05/14/2013 - 5:27am

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 - 7:35pm

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 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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Slow Food Madison takes on stronger social justice focus

by Emily Eggleston | 05/13/2013 - 11:49am

The Mexican-themed meal included a layered corn tortilla dishSlow Food Madison member David Griffeath prepares a salad with shredded chicken and ancho chile sauce, a side of diced zucchini, corn, and roasted red peppers, along with a spinach salad dressed with garlic-stuffed olives and chickpeas. Many Goodman Community Center diners went back for a second serving of the meal prepared by Slow Food Madison, a meal that one diner called his “absolute favorite community food program.”

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Bike to Work Week begins

by Emily Eggleston | 05/13/2013 - 8:05am

Bike to Work Week is back with events all week around Madison

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Madison writer uses personal stories to combat addiction, facilitate recovery

by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2013 - 11:45am

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 - 9:00pm

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 - 10:46am

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 - 7:16am

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

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Event celebrated the intersection of art and agriculture

by Jessica Levine | 04/26/2013 - 8:51am

Multimedia: Chefs and artists celebrated the visual and community-building aspects of sustainable agriculture.

Tags: Food, Schenk-Atwood, Schenk-Atwood- Starkweather, Local Business, Near East

Metro Transit and the UW: An uneasy partnership or the tail that wags the dog

by Susan DeVos | 04/19/2013 - 8:35am

The Bus Stops Here column questions the relationship between UW and Metro Transit

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Tami Miller ferries resources to the homeless on State Street and in the hidden corners of the city

by Taylor Harvey | 04/17/2013 - 10:12am

Miller goes to hidden corners of Madison where homeless people have been relegated

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Living next door to bees: the pitfalls and perks

by Susan Endres | 04/16/2013 - 11:28am

Some think bees make good neighbors, others disagree

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