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Today marks the last day of summer break for Madison teachers. I was at school preparing for next week’s arrival of students, but at 11:30, I found myself glancing up at my classroom clock more and...
View ArticleRoute 31 to Owl Creek – Worth the Wait
Author’s Note: this article was written by Karen Vieth and Susan De Vos for Madison Commons. La Follette senior, Nancy Garduno, uses Route 31 to attend school events. While it has become rather...
View Article~ Unity, Commitment, Action ~
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLORES TO RUN FOR MADISON SCHOOL BOARD, SEAT 6 City of Madison firefighter and paramedic, Michael Flores, has announced his candidacy for next spring’s MMSD Board...
View ArticleReady, Set, Bargain!
Approximately 250 people filled the McDaniels Auditorium in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Administration building last Thursday night to advocate for the teachers’ right to a place at...
View ArticleMake me a Match
TeacherMatch sounds like something straight off the cover of the Onion, especially when eyeing up the price tag, but it could be the new reality of the Madison Metropolitan School District. It is...
View ArticleClosing the Door on the Madison Metropolitan School District
I stand outside my classroom door with a smile and a greeting as my students enter the room. I see some straighten up their posture and others pull off their hoods when they cross the threshold. I am...
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