Laura Bettenhausen identified as queer and non-binary, but their process of self realization had a delayed start. Growing up, Bettenhausen didn’t have the support or
Category: Education
Defending trans rights in Wisconsin: A community unites against discriminatory bills
Last fall, three bills were introduced in Wisconsin that would impede the rights and security of the trans community, specifically youth. The proposed bills have
Addressing mental health challenges with diverse approaches for community solutions
In Dane County, a community of 563,951 people, one in four adults grapple with mental illness each year, according to data provided by mental health
MMSD’s new homework policy remains controversial four years after its rollout
When Karyn Riddle logged into Infinite Campus, a database used to track student grades and attendance, she saw a sea of red errors. Missing. Missing.
New MMSD grading and homework policies: equitable or catastrophic changes?
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and its students find themselves caught in the crossfire of an educational revolution meant to address the systemic disadvantages that
Ten years later, extreme racial disparities persist in Dane County, highlighting need for state policy change
‘Race to Equity’ report catalogs ‘extreme’ racial disparities in Dane County -Isthmus Black residents of Dane County still far behind in ‘Race to Equity’ -The
Winter in Wisconsin: A tale of rock salt and water pollution
Wisconsin’s winters are no joke, and neither is the large amount of rock salt put down each winter season. In fact, according to Allison Madison,
McKenzie Regional Workforce Center: Cultivating the next generation
At the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, a majority of youth members will tell you the only post-secondary education options they learned about
No longer memorializing problematic figures, some Madison schools rename for better symbolism
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson are two of the most well-known U.S. presidents and Founding Fathers. Often memorialized for their revolutionary principles, ideas and contributions
Madison and Wisconsin: a rising city and state tech-scape, according to industry giants
MADISON, Wis – With its numerous educational institutions creating a workforce with diverse talents, Wisconsin has attracted the attention of tech-giants like Microsoft as a