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School's out: Some activity ideas to keep kids busy in the summer
by Rachel Schulze | 06/13/2013 - 1:28am

Summer vacation begins Friday, June 14 for students in the Madison Metro School District, and with free activities offered around the city throughout the season, kids can spend the warm months having fun and learning outside of the house. 

Read on for a rundown of some things for kids to do until school starts again in the fall.

Discovery Summer Science

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Madison adjusts to Clean Sweep's new location
by Sean Kirkby | 06/06/2013 - 1:01pm

Dane County’s program for recycling hazardous waste, Clean Sweep, will soon undergo changes that the county says will improve efficiency and customer service. Other changes, such as new fees, have already been in effect since the county opened its new year-round location in May.

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Madison cyclists prepare to Ride the Drive
by Scott Girard | 05/31/2013 - 11:49am

If a red-shirted volunteer asks you to change your regular Sunday drive route this weekend, it’s because up to 25,000 bikers could soon be passing through as part of Madison's fifth annual “Ride the Drive” event.

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Madison Half Marathon provides fundraising opportunity for local groups
by Emily Eggleston | 05/28/2013 - 9:31am

Madison Half Marathon provided an opportunity for race volunteers to raise money for local nonprofit organizations.

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Program gives Madison dropouts new OPTIONS
by Scott Girard | 05/24/2013 - 9:30am

A new $72,000 program will aim to support Madison high school dropouts with outreach and education about their options to obtain a high school diploma while also outlining long-term plans for success beyond school.

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Make Music Madison hopes to diversify music access for the solstice
by Nora Hertel | 05/17/2013 - 1:31pm

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 - 7:23pm

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 - 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 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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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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