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School district brings in teachers from Spain, expands dual language immersion

by Claire Courchane | 12/17/2012 - 11:58am

The Madison Metropolitan School District hired seven new teachers from Spain this year as part of its efforts to immerse students in the Spanish language.

Isabel Simonetti, the school district’s bilingual personnel analyst, said the decision stemmed from an insufficient number of certified bilingual teachers in the U.S.

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

Cyclists prepare for winter biking in Madison

by Haley Perrin | 12/13/2012 - 4:09pm

Madison B-cycle and Madison Bike Winter prepare for the ice and snow

Tags: East, Transportation, Environment, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Safety, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Toys for Tots behind on donations; drive ends Friday

by Emily Genco | 12/13/2012 - 7:00am

Sometimes Santa Clause needs a little extra help gathering presents for all the children on his list.

Friday is the last day to contribute to the Salvation Army Toys for Tots drive. While donors won’t get milk and cookies – customary thanks for Saint Nick – they will help realize the Christmas wishes of children in Dane County.

This year the drive is behind in collections compared with last year’s donations, said Staff Sergeant Edward J. Vinogroski, Toy for Tots of Madison coordinator.

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Part I: Just Coffee signs on with new fair trade certification

by Erin Luhmann | 12/10/2012 - 8:34am

Madison-based coffee co-op introduced a new fair trade label to the U.S. market this month

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North side food pantries work to satisfy increasing demand

by Emily Genco | 12/09/2012 - 10:01am

Food pantries on the north side experiencing shortages turn to alternate sources to help meet the increased need.

Urban League and high-profile guests discuss achievement gap at education summit opener

by Mario Koran | 12/07/2012 - 7:48am

Educate to Elevate! forum addresses achievement gap with insights from John Legend and Geoffrey Canada

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

Deferred action workshops help Madison residents navigate a complicated process

by Emily Genco | 12/04/2012 - 7:31am

This audio slideshow goes inside a deferred action workshop to show Madisonians working through the process

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

Blue Sky Girls: Moving on and up with Rett syndrome

by Zhengzheng Zhang | 11/30/2012 - 7:40am

Video story about a family affected by Rett syndrome and the event to promote awareness of it

Tags: East, City, Far West, People, Voices, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

The split brain of Madison’s Transit and Parking Commission

by Susan DeVos | 11/28/2012 - 6:51pm

The Bus Stops Here: New column exploring the divide between the Parking Utility and Transit Utility

Tags: East, Ted Voth Jr., Transportation, Madison voices, Environment, City, Far West, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Many Madison markets move indoors for the winter

by Michael Tews | 11/21/2012 - 11:52am

A guide to the indoor markets, including an interactive map

Tags: East, Emily Eggleston, Food, Far West, Services, Isthmus, North

Hmong in Madison Part II: Old traditions, new year

by Erin Luhmann | 11/20/2012 - 7:06pm

Adapted food and game traditions feature at the Hmong New Year festival

Tags: East, Nora G. Hertel, Food, Diversity, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Hmong in Madison preserve language, culture during holidays, throughout the year

by Erin Luhmann | 11/20/2012 - 6:47am

Parents and holiday traditions encourage Hmong literacy among young Hmong-Americans

Tags: East, Nora G. Hertel, City Life, Diversity, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

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