Board names five semifinalists for Superintendent post

Who will be the next Superintendent? That person will likely come from the semifinalists named on January 7: Bart Anderson, Steve Gallon, James McIntyre, Daniel Nerad and Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard. Learn more about them and the steps ahead. More...

 

New school news: Emmerich to be principal, construction on schedule, answers for parent questions

More information about the new school's new principal, construction progress and many operational questions is here. More...

 

Committee starts work on name for new school; recommendations go to Board February 18

The Citizens Naming Committee must recommend a minimum of four names which meet the naming criteria established by Board policy. At least two of the recommended names must be of a prominent national or local figure. More...

 

"A Day in the Life of an Inclusive School" is a Great Success!

To celebrate National Inclusive Schools Week, 125 disposable cameras were distributed to all schools with instructions to depict how the MMSD is committed to inclusive practices. View the winning photos. More...

 

Graduation rates improve significantly

Some remarkable news that seemed to go "under the radar" was presented by Superintendent Art Rainwater to the Board of Education recently. The data shows increases in graduation rates over the last 10 years among all ethnic groups and especially for African American students. See the data and a public letter about the improvements from the Dean of the UW-Madison School of Education. More...

 

Madison metro area second on Forbes' top 20 list

Public schools in the Madison metro area received an A+ in a recent Forbes Magazine list of the "Top 20 Places to Educate Your Child." More...

 

Sarah Galanter interim principal at Stephens

Sarah Galanter has been appointed the interim principal at Stephens Elementary School for the remainder of the school year. She replaces Karen Sieber who is relocating with her family to the Milwaukee area. More...

 

What is it like being a Principal?

Again this year, "MMSD Today" is asking new principals to write about themselves and their new school. This is the second in a series.
It continues to be abundantly clear that the duties and responsibilities of a school principal are expansive. I am a coach, mentor, instructional leader and student advocate. More...

 

Introduction to a standards-based educational system

The Madison School District is making the full transition to a standards-based educational system. Here is the first of a series of articles about a standards-based system, with this one focusing on academic standards. More...

 

Web changes coming: an easier way to publish, new design for online pages

An easier way to publish and manage information on MMSD and school Web pages (called Drupal) plus a whole new look to these pages is coming soon. The cross-over will take place in mid-February. More...

 

In the Spotlight - staff, schools and students

Staff members Joe Nigh, Maria Covarrubias, Jane Koval, Barbara Perkins, Victoria Straughn, Rebecca Zutter-Brose, Brenda Blessing and Renee Bremer, and former staff member John Olson have been recognized recently for their outstanding work. Plus, O'Keeffe and Spring Harbor are recognized, as are 2 students who scored 36's on the ACT. More...

 

Teacher's essay about teaching spotlighted

Lincoln ES teacher Marc Kornblatt was one of six Madison area writers chosen to read their "This I Believe" essay for a public program. Kornblatt's essay is about his approach to educating "children", not "kids". Read the essay. More...

 

East teacher and 2 students interact with U.S. Supreme Court Justices

For two days in November, two East students and teacher Brian Borowski had the opportunity to question and engage in conversations with three justices of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. More...

 

Grants provide funding for two projects

• An Aristos Grant provides funding for the creation of "Madison — City of Four Lakes, Our History and Our Home," a booklet on the history of Madison written for elementary students.
• A Foundation for Madison's Public Schools grant supports professional development for Glendale's progressive model of service delivery (CSC) where three full time teachers work in collaboration to meet all the needs of the learners on their rosters

 

Community Learning Centers report highlights academic success

Community Learning Centers (CLC) provide after-school academic support and enrichment opportunities for Madison children. A recent grant report highlights some of the benefits of CLCs for children. Learn about the successes. More...

 

Individual school endowment grants approved for 28 Madison schools

Foundation for Madison's Public Schools' program provides $24,870 for school initiated grants

The Foundation for Madison's Public Schools' program will provide $24,870 for school initiated grants. See if your school will receive a grant. More...

 

Building projects set for next 2 summers

Heads up to staff at Cherokee, Glendale & Toki/Orchard Ridge

Heads up to staff at Cherokee, Glendale and Toki/Orchard Ridge. The list of MMSD building projects for summer 2008 and 2009 is now available online. More...

 

Who's Who

How well do you know your fellow staff members? More...