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Madison offers free vaccination clinics on October 19th and 21st
Free vaccination clinics will be held at the Holtzman Learning Center, located at 333 Holtzman Road. The clinics are scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday, October 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Sherman Middle School teacher fosters student confidence through flexible learning
Six triangular desks are arranged in Nathan Brelsford’s classroom at Sherman Middle School, forming a star shape. This arrangement symbolizes the belief that each student is a star, as Brelsford reinforces to his seventh-grade class.
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MMSD partners with UW Athletics to promote reading among second graders
A collaboration between the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and the University of Wisconsin (UW) Athletics is fostering a love for reading among second graders. Each week, UW-Madison student-athletes visit Community Schools to serve as reading role models for young students.
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East High teacher inspires students through business education
As sunlight streams into an East High School classroom, a bulletin board filled with thank-you notes stands as a testament to the impact of Dr. André Small, a business education teacher. The notes express gratitude for his guidance and inspiration.
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Whitehorse teacher Carmelo Sáez III named outstanding educator by WEA Member Benefits
Carmelo Sáez III, known to his students as Mr. Melo, has been honored with the title of Outstanding Educator by Wisconsin Education Association (WEA) Member Benefits in collaboration with UW-Madison Athletics. This recognition highlights his contributions as a band and music teacher at Whitehorse Middle School.
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MMSD highlights mental health resources during National Suicide Prevention Month
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is emphasizing the importance of recognizing warning signs to support student mental health and well-being. The initiative, aligned with National Suicide Prevention Month observed in September, seeks to connect students and families with essential mental health resources.
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MMSD seeks approval for referenda addressing operational shortfalls and aging infrastructure
This fall, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) joins 121 other Wisconsin school districts with referendums on the ballot. MMSD is seeking voter approval for a $100 million operations referendum aimed at building sustainable revenues. This funding would support staffing to attract and retain high-quality teachers and employees, educational programming like early learning/4K, well-rounded student opportunities, and improvements in culture and climate. Staff salaries and benefits make up about 80% of the district's annual budget.
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Math teacher fosters emotional growth alongside academics
Seventh-grade math teacher Pam Ziemlewicz at Toki Middle School is recognized for her approach to teaching that extends beyond academics. She integrates social-emotional learning into her curriculum, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for students as they navigate adolescence.
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Leopold Elementary teacher's artwork featured at Madison Municipal Building
Angel dipped her paintbrush from red to yellow to blue on her palette, swirling the colors together as she painted a paper tracing of her hands.
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MMSD outlines comprehensive plan for safer schools
The foundation of any safe school is a strong sense of community, where every student, staff member, and visitor feels supported, respected, and valued emotionally and physically. MMSD’s District Safety Plan 2023-26 outlines a proactive approach to school safety that focuses on creating a positive and secure climate using methods of prevention, protection, and recovery.
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Twenty-three MMSD seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Twenty-three seniors across three Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) high schools have been named among 16,000 semifinalists out of approximately 1.3 million eligible candidates in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Music teacher bridges cultures in the classroom
At Southside Elementary School, music teacher Johan Galindo brings more than just melody into the classroom. He shares the heart and soul of Colombian culture. Before moving to Madison three years ago, Galindo taught percussion for the Philharmonic in Bogotá. He now uses his rich musical background to engage his students in the classroom.
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Madison School District reviews student performance data from academic year
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Board of Education reviewed student data insights from the 2023-2024 school year during the Instruction Work Group meeting on September 9, 2024.
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Scott Chehak named Senior Executive Director of Building Services at MMSD
Scott Chehak has been appointed as MMSD’s Senior Executive Director of Building Services, effective September 23, 2024.
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MMSD welcomes education officials during first week of school
MMSD welcomed several special guests this week, including U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Governor Tony Evers, City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent Jill Underly. They had an opportunity to connect with staff and students, observing the teaching and learning occurring in schools.
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MMSD board approves wage-increase agreement contingent on referendum
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve an agreement between the District and Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI) to increase staff wages for the 2024–25 contract year.
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Leopold Elementary unveils culturally inclusive mural for new school year
On the first day of the 2024–25 school year, Leopold Elementary School unveiled a new, culturally inclusive mural by local artist Rodrigo Carapia. The mural is located inside the school’s main entrance and honors Leopold’s Latinx/Hispanic community while acknowledging its status as a dual-language immersion (DLI) school.
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MMSD invites community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is inviting the Greater Madison community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Centro Hispano of Dane County, located at 2403 Cypress Way.
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East High receives $5K grant for Bike Repair Club from Youth Climate Action Fund
East High family and consumer science teacher Emily Sonnemann and rising senior Andy Nguyen accepted a $5,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund to support the school’s new Bike Repair Club.
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MMSD welcomes almost 300 new educators at annual orientation
The cheers, claps, and music at the entrance of Vel Phillips Memorial High School were audible from across the parking lot as nearly 300 educators arrived for the first day of their orientation.