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Racial disparities found in Madison special education referrals

by Mario Koran | 10/02/2013 - 9:00am

Black students overrepresented in special education, especially for subjectively determined disabilities

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REAP's Food for Thought Festival showcases variety of local food movement

by Rachel Schulze | 09/23/2013 - 12:38pm

The 15th annual festival marks growth of local food community

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Literacy Day open house highlights Literary Network's efforts

by Mengyuan Zhang | 09/20/2013 - 2:06pm

Literacy Network serves more than 1,000 learners a year

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The Bus Stops Here: Freedom on Wheels for Disabled People in Madison

by Susan DeVos | 09/17/2013 - 1:00am

Strides have been made, but Madison Metro must go further to serve disabled and elderly riders

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Many take on the challenge of Madison's Ironman

by Kait Vosswinkel | 09/10/2013 - 10:12am

Madison turned out to watch triathletes test themselves

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Madison superintendent, schools turn focus on Common Core implementation

by Nora Hertel | 09/05/2013 - 10:48am

Madison schools start implementing national teaching standards

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As Madison schools open, district has a new direction in mind

by Rachel Schulze | 09/03/2013 - 12:15pm

New strategic framework emphasizes consistency across schools, accountability

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DANE 101: ALRC takes up Shamrock's past, Red Rock Saloon's entertainment plans

by Dane 101 | 08/27/2013 - 10:31am

Shamrock Bar & Grill and Red Rock Saloon dominate discussion at August meeting

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The Bus Stops Here: Grid and Bear It -- No Kidding

by Jordan Riesenberg | 08/19/2013 - 12:25pm

Smart density, not sprawl, is the smart approach to development and makes for efficient public services

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Friends of Monona Bay participate in monthly cleanup effort

by Rachel Schulze | 08/12/2013 - 4:17pm

It’s a clammy summer morning, and a group of Madisonians, some clad in long sleeves, jeans and rubber boots, has assembled in Brittingham Park along the shores of Monona Bay to go over what sounds like a battle plan.

“Let’s get going,” a leader tells the troops, giving directions to different people. “This is counterintuitive but bear with us,” he says as he explains the plan of attack.

He gives one group a specific assignment.

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Invasive beetle poses threat to Madison's ash trees

by Sean Kirkby | 08/08/2013 - 7:39pm

Ash tree (Photo Credit: Sean Kirkby)

An invasive beetle, which may be present in Dane County, could destroy almost a quarter of the trees that border city streets, according to city and state experts, but residents can slow down its spread by not transporting firewood.

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Monetarily Smitten: The Bicycle Benefits Program

by Sustain Dane | 08/06/2013 - 1:00am

The Bicycle Benefits program lets bikers cash in on two-wheeled travel

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