Giving back to the community happens year round

MMSD staff and students give back to the community in a variety of ways — and not just during the holiday season. More...

Gap for 2007-08 budget estimated at $9-12 million

The $9-12 million estimate is a larger amount than normal as a result of a more conservative approach to budgeting and potentially lower revenues from the state and federal governments. More...

 

Online learning options coming for district staff and students

In Fall 2007, the Madison Metropolitan School District will celebrate a "grand opening" of the Madison Virtual Campus which will be able to serve staff and students with opportunities to learn using online tools and methods. More...

 

New Linden Park school to be certified green

The efforts in sustainable design will earn the Linden Park school a LEED certification, a nationally recognized label awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. To date, no other public elementary school in the state has a LEED certification. More...

 

New Kennedy Principal Ashby learning the 'elementary school way'

It has been almost 3 months and I am still learning the elementary school way. I am constantly learning things that would have never crossed my mind when I was working in a middle school or a high school. More...

 

School offers normalcy in time of turmoil

What kind of school allows students to receive instruction in bed? Three MMSD teachers are connecting with students from across the state — find out where they teach. More...

 

After school success stories - through MSCR

MSCR after school programs carry on the engagement and relationships built during the regular school day, and are thus integral to successful students. Here are a few of the many success stories reported by staff and parents from different MSCR programs. More...

 

Student artists create portraits for El Salvadorian children

My students in Painting III and Advanced Art created portraits of children from an orphanage in El Salvador that were delivered to the children. More...

 

Spring Harbor team turns international travels into international curriculum

First in a series about the outcomes of grants awarded to MMSD staff

First in a series about grant outcomes
A team of teachers from Spring Harbor MS went to China last summer and are now developing an inter-grade, cross-curricular model for studying China. More...

 

Turkey Day at Shabazz - a true homecoming

At Shabazz City High School, "Homecoming" is a time to reconnect with the past, share a common meal, and much more. More...

 

Community employers help MMSD Special Education students prepare for life after high school

About 80 MMSD students with disabilities work at jobs in the community. Their involvement at these work sites is part of the student's Individualized Education Program that transitions them into adult life. Find out how these students are placed and which Madison businesses are consistent employers. More...

 

Spam: creativity unleashed

There has been a dramatic surge in MMSD inbound email spam since last year. What is Technical Services doing about this? What should you (MMSD staff member) do? What should you do to protect your computer at home? Get answers by clicking on More. More...

 

Two local Democrats appointed to budget committee

Rep. Marc Pocan (D-Madison) and Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona), both strong public school advocates, were appointed to the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee. More...

 

'My student teaching experience has been awesome'

Judy Turner is not a typical student teacher. She's the mother to four children, she's a full-time college student, and she's the first visually impaired vision teacher in the MMSD. More...

Who's Who

This month, only 4 staff members' photos to match to names; one is real easy! And Who's Who will be a little different next month. More...