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Resolution to make food access a human right faces County Board

by Nora Hertel | 05/09/2012 - 10:20am

The resolution acknowledges that the county has a responsibility to make unused county land accessible to low-income communities for food production

Tags: East, City Life, Food, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Craft beer week offers brew lovers eleven days of fun

by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2012 - 2:31pm

Thirsty for a microbrew? This week Madison’s bars, breweries, and pubs overflow with craft beers and people to drink them. For Madison Craft Beer Week residents and beer tourists can enjoy tastings, tours, games, and even a film about Wisconsin beers.

Over 150 different events will take place from Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 13, sponsored and created by various businesses throughout Dane County with an interest in craft beer.

Tags: East, Food, City, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Urban League to sponsor ACT prep program to address achievement gap

by Nora Hertel | 05/05/2012 - 1:00am

ACT College Readiness Academies will prepare low-income students and students of color for the ACT exams

Tags: East, City Life, Education, Development, Diversity, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Madison schools identify family involvement as key to closing achievement gap

by Hannah Kiddoo | 05/02/2012 - 9:36pm

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 - 12:26pm

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

Meeting highlights resources available to students with special needs

by Mario Koran | 04/25/2012 - 10:00am

The meeting helped parents understand IEPs, how to advocate for their children, and the effect of budget cuts on available services

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Madison schools seek more diverse workforce to match student population

by Anna Asendorf | 04/24/2012 - 9:49am

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.

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

Annual MACSAC open house to offer CSA options on Sunday

by Emily Eggleston | 03/15/2012 - 12:42pm

Madison area farmers will gather on Sunday at Monona Terrace for the 20th annual community supported agriculture (CSA) open house

Tags: East, Food, Far West, Local Business, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Public meetings continue on school district’s plan to close achievement gap

by Anna Asendorf | 03/15/2012 - 12:43am

About 150 Madison residents gathered Wednesday night at CUNA Mutual Group to discuss the programs and recommendations included in the Madison Metropolitan School District’s plan

Tags: City Life, Education, City, Diversity, People, Voices, Youth, Near West

Experts sound off on Madison Prep educational model

by Jamie Stark | 03/14/2012 - 10:02am

Three local education experts weigh in on the pros and cons of the Madison Prep model, which was voted down by the School Board in December

Tags: City Life, Education, Diversity, Youth, Near West

Classes cover the ABCs of beekeeping

by Nora Hertel | 03/06/2012 - 9:18am

Thanks to a new ordinance that legalizes keeping, local enthusiasts now have the chance to learn how to rear their own hives