MMSD Today

News and information for staff members and the Madison community

Vol. III No. 6 - June 2, 2008

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June 18, 2008 - The Face Of Madison Schools: The Capital Times
June 18, 2008 - Two School Buildings Being Renovated: Wisconsin State Journal
June 16, 2008 - Student To Bike 3,000 Miles For Memorial's Endowment: The Capital Times
June 13, 2008 - Graduates To Hear Custodian's Life Message: Wisconsin State Journal
June 9, 2008 - Fourth-Graders Give New Textbook a Thumbs Up: Wisconsin Historical Society
June 6, 2008 - Connecting Young And Old: Wisconsin State Journal
June 4, 2008 - Borland's Roundabout Journey Leads To Hall: Wisconsin State Journal
June 3, 2008 - Rainwater Bids Adieu To School Board Meetings: The Capital Times
June 2, 2008 - Art Rainwater: the great communicator: The Capital Times
May 29, 2008 - La Follette ESL students honored: The Madison Times
May 28, 2008 - Rainwater's Reign: A Look Back: NBC 15
May 19, 2008 - Student Returns To Braille Competition: Wisconsin State Journal
May 16, 2008 - The science teacher: Isthmus
May 16, 2008 - Teachable moments: Isthmus
May 15, 2008 - Madison Resident A Braille Challenge Finalist: The Capital Times
May 14, 2008 - Memorial High School & Wexford Ridge - Partners: WISC-TV
May 7, 2008 - West Students Elected To School Board: The Capital Times
May 7, 2008 - Two Students Elected To District Positions: Wisconsin State Journal
May 7, 2008 - Native Son: The Capital Times
May 7, 2008 - Schools Of Hope Teachers Are Honored: Wisconsin State Journal
May 6, 2008 - Silveira To Head Madison School Board Again: The Captial Times
May 6, 2008 - Students Speak Up: Toki School Is Great: The Capital Times
April 24, 2008 - Lawton Pushing For Greener Schools: WISC-TV
April, 2008 - Chef Introduces Students To Healthy Snacks Created From Local Ingredients: WISC-TV
April, 2008 - Top Notch Teacher: Marilyn Harper and Marisa Carr-Flowers: WISC-TV
April 15, 2008 - Schools Give Kudos To Many At Ceremony: The Capital Times
April 5, 2008 - Referendum Talk Is Back For Schools: The Capital Times
April 4, 2008 - Family, Colleagues, Alumni Hail McPike At Services: The Capital Times
April 4, 2008 - West Sophomore Takes Top Bolz Music Honors: Wisconsin State Journal
April 3, 2008 - New School Chief Meets, Greets: The Capital Times
April 1, 2008 - School Shoo-ins Do Their Homework: The Capital Times
April 1, 2008 - School Budget Has Escaped Cuts But Superintendent Foresees Multimillion-dollar Shortfalls In Years Ahead: Wisconsin State Journal
March 31, 2008 - School Financing Deserves An F: Wisconsin State Journal
March 31, 2008 - East Principal 'Put Kids First': Wisconsin State Journal
March 31, 2008 - A Hero For The Kids: The Capital Times
March 30, 2008 - Student Views On Illegal Immigration: Wisconsin State Journal
March 29, 2008 - 'Esperanza' Play Gets Students Moving: The Capital Times
March 28, 2008 - All Are Welcome Here: The Capital Times
March 27, 2008 - Standout brothers stick together on and off the court: The Madison Times
March 27, 2008 - Principals Reassigned At Madison Schools: The Capital Times
March 25, 2008 - Madison School Board Names New School: Paul Olson Elementary: WKOW-TV
March 25, 2008 - New Name: Paul J. Olson Elementary: NBC-15
March 25, 2008 - School Board Names New Elementary School After Paul Olson: Channel 3000
March 25, 2008 - New School Named For Paul J. Olson: Wisconsin State Journal
March 25, 2008 - New School Named For Paul J. Olson: The Capital Times
March, 2008 - MMSD Teachers Author Book on Educational Equity: Teaching Today
March 11, 2008 - I Teach Young Jail Inmates: Wisconsin State Journal
March 6, 2008 - Annual Black History to keep it alive: Capital City Hues
March 6, 2008 - Burmaster praises McPike's service: Capital City Hues
March 6, 2008 - East High Jazz Benefit Is Blast From Past: The Capital Times
March 1, 2008 - Parent Group 'Dreams Big' For Accessible Playground: The Capital Times
February 28, 2008 - Madison students celebrate Black History Month: The Madison Times
February 28, 2008 - Madison students celebrate Black History Month: The Madison Times
February 26, 2008 - Out in Class: Channel 15
February 25, 2008 - 'An Opportunity To Just Dive Into The Research World': Wisconsin State Journal
February 21, 2008 - Celebrating 100 days of school with the 100 Black Men of Madison: The Madison Timess
February 21, 2008 - Students Succeeding In Alternative Schools: Wisconsin State Journal
February 14, 2008 - Identical Twin Teachers Are Truly A Team: Wisconsin State Journal
February 7, 2008 - Nerad to hit the ground running: Isthmus' The Daily Page
January 30, 2008 - Souper Bowl Potter's Cup Is Full Of Love And Support: The Capital Times
January 30, 2008 - Madison Girl Gets 2nd Shot At 'Idol': Wisconsin State Journal
January 30, 2008 - Tap Into Our Passion For Schools: Wisconsin State Journal
January 29, 2008 - School Pick Has Roots Here: The Capital Times
January 29, 2008 - Nerad Picked As School Chief: Wisconsin State Journal
January 15, 2008 - Badgers Make School Visit: UW Badgers
January 12, 2008 - 'Anne Frank' Star Is Special: Wisconsin State Journal
January 12, 2008 - Teacher's Essay Brings $60k Award: The Capital Times
January 6, 2008 - To Think Like A Historian: Wisconsin State Journal
January 1, 2008 - Tracking Kids' Fitness: Wisconsin State Journal
December 37, 2007 - Schools Of Thought Vary On New Name For New Elementary: The Capital Times
December 24, 2007 - Veteran Teacher Earns Accolades: The Capital Times
December 24, 2007 - School Scrapbook: Wisconsin State Journal
December 23, 2007 - How To Help: Students: Wisconsin State Journal
December 15, 2007 - We Rank High On Education: The Capital Times
December 15, 2007 - Frank Allis School Celbrates 90 Years: The Capital Times
November 27, 2007 - Much More Than Mariachi: The Capital Times
November 24, 2007 - Effort Sought To Attract Diverse Professionals: Wisconsin State Journal
November 20, 2007 - City High Schools In For A Makeover: The Capital Times
November 19, 2007 - School Scrapbook: Wisconsin State Journal
November 15, 2007 - Grades, Attendance Will Be Online: Wisconsin State Journal
November 13, 2007 - Hitting The Big Time: West High Grad Trades Lines With Hollywood's Elite: The Capital Times
November 8, 2007 - Revamping and Revolutionizing how we bring minorities to Wisconsin: The Madison Times
October 30, 2007 - Students Are Flocking To Two City Charter Schools: Wisconsin State Journal
October 25, 2007 - Children In The Garden Pull Beets And Taste Life: The Capital Times
October 24, 2007 - 87 Names On List For New School: The Capital Times
October 21, 2007 - A Little Help Can Go A Long Way For Schools: Wisconsin State Journal
October 20, 2007 - Teacher: Call Me 'Mister': The Capital Times
October 20, 2007 - Harvest Trees To Teach Lesson: Wisconsin State Journal
October 19, 2007 - Art Rainwater speaks at Economic Development Breakfast: The Madison Times
October 19, 2007 - Being Principal For A Day Is An Eye-opener: The Capital Times
October 18, 2007 - New School Names Pour In: The Capital Times
October 15, 2007 - School Forest To Be Logged: Wisconsin State Journal
October 13, 2007 - Crushin' The Competition: The Capital Times
October 13, 2007 - Madison Hip Hop Dance Group In The Finals: Wisconsin State Journal
October 8, 2007 - Patchwork Learning: Wisconsin State Journal
October 8, 2007 - Dancing All The Way To New York: Wisconsin State Journal
October 6, 2007 - Thoreau Teacher Wins Supplies: The Capital Times
Fall, 2007 - I'm Not Who You Think I Am: Wisconsin Alumni Association
September 12, 2007 - Students Of Merit Abound Locally: The Capital Times
September 6, 2007 - Majority Minority: The Capital Times
September, 2007 - Carlettra Stanford takes the helm at Gompers: The Madison Times
September, 2007 - Joe Gothard comes home to La Follette: The Madison Times
August 25, 2007 - Val Quarles 'Irreplaceable': The Capital Times
August, 2007 - After School Programs For Mind and Body: NBC 15
August, 2007 - Signs Of Bullying: NBC 15
August, 2007 - Child Safety 101: NBC 15
August, 2007 - Battling the Bulge In Public Schools: NBC 15
August, 2007 - Top 5 Things Teachers Want From Parents: NBC 15
August, 2007 - Lisa Black: Helping all Students Reach Their Potential: The Madison Times
August 15, 2007 - City, State ACT Scores Rise: The Capital Times
August, 2007 - East HS teen spearheads "Kids Feed Madison": Channel 3000 Video
August, 2007 - National cartoonist shows La Follette students how to "Jump Start" their lives: The Madison Times
August 1, 2007 - Jump-starting Success: The Capital Times
Q and A with Art Rainwater: The Madison Times
Wright Middle School students continue the dream: The Madison Times
July 29, 2007 - Know Your Madisonian: Amanda Meyer: Wisconsin State Journal
July 16, 2007 - Hands-on Biology: The Capital Times
July 9, 2007 - Girl Time: The Capital Times
July 3, 2007 - Middle And Elementary School Principals Named: Wisconsin State Journal
June 25, 2007 - More City Children Get Extra Help For Kindergarten: Wisconsin State Journal
June 16, 2007 - La Follette Grads Set Of On Life's Roads: The Capital Times
June 15, 2007 - Glad To Be Grads: The Capital Times
June 13, 2007 - It's all about the children: The Capital City Hues - Part I - Part II
June 12, 2007 - A New Approach To School Discipline: Wisconsin State Journal
June 7, 2007 - City's ACT Ace: 'I Knew I Did Well': The Capital Times
June 7, 2007 - Madison Junior Gets Perfect Score On Acts: Wisconsin State Journal
June 6, 2007 - Madison Memorial Junior Recognized For Acing ACT Exam: WISC-TV Channel 3000
June 6, 2007 - Only One Wisconsin Student Earns Perfect Score on ACT Exam: WKOW-TV
June 5, 2007 - Local Spelling Bee Finalist Greeted By Madison Classmates: WISC-TV Channel 3000
June 5, 2007 - Star Speller Honored by Classmates: NBC 15
June 4, 2007 - Madison Girl Ties for Third in the National Spelling Bee: WKOW-TV
June 4, 2007 - Busing Change One Of Many Painful Cuts School District Forced To Make: The Capital Times
June 3, 2007 - To Have And To Fold...: Wisconsin State Journal
June 1, 2007 - Shining In Prime Time: Wisconsin State Journal
June 1, 2007 - Isabel's Day: 3rd In Spelling Bee, Network TV, Visit To White House: The Capital Times
May 31, 2007 - Wisconsin speller finishes 3rd: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 27, 2007 - Prime Time Is Goal Sublime: Wisconsin State Journal
May 25, 2007 - Camping's A Real Trip For These Kids: The Capital Times
May 24, 2007 - 'We Are Very Proud': Wisconsin State Journal
May 23, 2007 - Spreading Message Of Hope: The Capital Times
May 22, 2007 - Students' Math Scores Up Here: The Capital Times
May 22, 2007 - Students' Test Scores Steady: Wisconsin State Journal
May 21, 2007 - New Smile, Songs, Future For Singer: Wisconsin State Journal
May 20, 2007 - Outdoors: Project Green Team uses ecology as learning tool: Wisconsin State Journal
May 20, 2007 - Madison Team Rockets Near Top: Wisconsin State Journal
May 5, 2007 - Scholars Share Smarts - and Roots: The Capital Times
April 26, 2007 - Art From Tragedy: The Capital Times
April 20, 2007 - Revenue Limits Are Crippling Education Opportunities: The Capital Times
April 20, 2007 - School Funding Reform Gets Boost: Wisconsin State Journal
April 20, 2007 - Resolution Calls For New Approach To Funding Schools: WISC-TV Channel 3000
April 19, 2007 - Democrats Want Deadline For School Funding Reform: NBC15
April 19, 2007 - Revenue Cap Retaliation: The Capital Times
April 19, 2007 - Schools Get New Principals: The Capital Times
April 18, 2007 - Poets Make 'Wordsalad': The Capital Times
April 18, 2007 - Schools Foundation Awards 11 Grants: Wisconsin State Journal
April 12, 2007 - Bond Rating Saves Madison School District More Than $500K: WISC-TV Channel 3000
April 9, 2007 - WISC-TV interview with Supt. Rainwater on proposed budget cuts: WISC-TV Channel 3
April 7, 2007 - Memorial Student Nets High Honor: The Capital Times
March 31, 2007 - Seeds Of Learning: The Capital Times
March 31, 2007 - East High Agriculture Has Long History: The Capital Times
March 27, 2007 - Two Receive Award For Math: Wisconsin State Journal
March 23, 2007 - Green Fuel For Yellow Buses: The Capital Times
March 23, 2007 - Biodiesel For School Buses: Wisconsin State Journal
March 20, 2007 - Hard Work Lifts Madison Speller: Wisconsin State Journal
March 18, 2007 - Spelling Champ Does It Again: Wisconsin State Journal
March 4, 2007 - City Student Wins Trip To Science Fair: Wisconsin State Journal
March 1, 2007 - Reagan Elementary? 41 School Names Listed: The Capital Times
February 21, 2007 - Reliving History at Chavez Elementary: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)
February 20, 2007 - "The Little Center That Can": The Capital Times
February 19, 2007 - Angling For Bucks: Wisconsin State Journal
February 18, 2007 - Efforts Will Get Kids Set For School: Wisconsin State Journal
February 18, 2007 - Repeat Bee Champ Triumphs: Wisconsin State Journal
February 17, 2007 - Name A School? Better Act Now: The Capital Times
February 11, 2007 - Denise's Road to 'Idol': Wisconsin State Journal
February 8, 2007 - When I Grow Up...: The Capital Times
February 7, 2007 - Blowing Off A School Day: The Capital Times
January 26, 2007 - Successful Students Successful School: The Capital Times; Pictures and audio from The Capital Times
January 23, 2007 - Life Lesson Hits Home: The Capital Times
January 22, 2007 - State Gives A Look At Proposal To Ease School Revenue Caps: The Capital Times
January 22, 2007 - West High Math Ace Now Excelling At MIT: Wisconsin State Journal
January 21, 2007 - Know Your Madisonian: Delon (Del) Underbakke: Wisconsin State Journal
January 20, 2007 - School Name Ideas Sought: The Capital Times
January 18, 2007 - She's Our Idol: The Capital Times
January 17, 2007 - La Follette Student In Next Round Of 'Idol': The Capital Times
January 17, 2007 - Madison May Have An Idol In Its Midst: Wisconsin State Journal
January 8, 2007 - Rainwater to Step Down as School Superintendent: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)
December 28, 2006 - Klecker Provides 29 Years of Agriculture Teaching: Agri-View
December 28, 2006 - Reading between the lines: Isthmus
December 22, 2006 - Finding The Way: The Capital Times
December 22, 2006 - Falling Property Taxes Shortchange Kids: Wisconsin State journal
December 20, 2006 - Educational Inspiration: One Teacher's Unique Perspective: NBC15
December 19, 2006 - Everything's On Table For School Cuts: The Capital Times
December 17, 2006 - Doyle Can Expect A Battle On The Teacher Salary Limit: Wisconsin State Journal
December 15, 2006 - Million Mark Shows School Spirit: Wisconsin State Journal
December 11, 2006 - What's In A Name?: The Capital Times
December 11, 2006 - Help Name The New School: The Capital Times
December 6, 2006 - Schools Of Hope - No Stopping Now: Channel 3000 Forum
December 5, 2007 - Class In $ession: The Capital Times
December 5, 2007 - A New Taste Adventure: The Capital Times
December 5, 2007 - Personal Finance Lessons: The Capital Times
November 29, 2006 - A multicultural learning environment for all: The Capital City Hues
November 27, 2006 - Students Take Action To Avert Tragedy: The Capital Times
November 25, 2006 - School Will Go Green: The Capital Times
November 23, 2006 - Teaching Children To Care: Wisconsin State Journal
November 22, 2006 - Parts Of New System Operational: The Capital Times
November 22, 2006 - Evaluation A Credit To Rainwater, Board And District: Channel 3000 Forum
November 21, 2006 - Keep An Eye On Math, Board Tells Rainwater: The Capital Times
November 20, 2006 - Students Speak Up So Drivers Slow Down: The Capital Times
October 30, 2006 - District receives $45,000 energy grant: WKOW-TV Requires free RealPlayer
October 23, 2006 - MMSD Working On Virtual School: Channel 3000
October 19 - Can-do Candy: The Capital Times
October 19 - Lisa's Truffles: The Capital Times
October 19 - Administration Aced East Lockdown: The Capital Times
October 12, 2006 - Readin', writin', fricasseein': Isthmus
October 10, 2006 - Students Create Whale of a Tale: NBC 15
October 10, 2006 - World-Famous Artist Collaborates With Local Middle-Schoolers: Channel 3000
October 4, 2006 - Foundation For Madison Public Schools - Helping Schools Help Kids: Channel 3000 Forum
October 4, 2006 - Six Times Perfect Equals Record Success: Wisconsin State Journal
September 28, 2006 - A Melting Pot In Madison: The Capital Times
September 28, 2006 - Many Faces, One Team: The Capital Times
September 23, 2006 - 6 Here Perfect On Act Test: The Capital Times
September 23, 2006 - 6 City Students Get Perfect Act Score: Wisconsin State Journal
September 22, 2006 - Praise And Scorn At East: Wisconsin State Journal
September 17, 2006 - Know Your Madisonian: Kathy Price: Wisconsin State Journal
September 16, 2006 - Arts Elementary School In Planning Stages: The Capital Times
September 16, 2006 - New Mann, Sanchez Scholars Named: The Capital Times
September 14, 2006 - School Policy Eats At Some: The Capital Times
September 13, 2006 - 67 Are National Merit Semifinalists: The Capital Times
September 8, 2006 - Madison Public Schools Implement Online Student Information System: WISC-TV
September 6, 2006 - It's Locked-in Lunches Now For East High 9th-graders: The Capital Times
September 6, 2006 - A First For Madison: Wisconsin State Journal
September 5, 2006 - Older Middle, High School Students Get First Day Of School Off: WISC-TV
September 5, 2006 - Madison's sixth graders receive some special attention: NBC 15
September 5, 2006 - Freshmen Get Early Start On High School: The Capital Times
September 3, 2006 - One Of Life's Rites Of Passage: Wisconsin State Journal
September 3, 2006 - School Is One Teacher's Tool: Wisconsin State Journal
September, 2006 - Grants help school programs survive: Capital Region Business Journal
August 31, 2006 - 2 City Schools Lead In Narrowing Gap: The Capital Times
August 30, 2006 - Students Rock 'n' Roll Summer Away For Pay: Wisconsin State Journal
August 29, 2006 - Celebrating A Century: The Capital Times
August 29, 2006 - Here's The School Song: The Capital Times
August 23, 2006 - Former Police Captain Joins School District: Wisconsin State Journal
August 23, 2006 - School Safety Job Goes To Yudice: The Capital Times
August, 2006 - The Road to Wolong: Capital City Hues
August, 2006 - Lisa Black: Helping all students reach their potential: The Madison Times
August, 2006 - Top Notch Teacher: Jesse Vestermark and Tim Abel of the Art Cart: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)
August 8, 2006 - School Board Oks Animals In Classrooms: The Capital Times
August 5, 2006 - A New Principal For La Follette: The Capital Times
August 4, 2006 - Global Field Trips: Wisconsin State Journal
July 31, 2006 - Kids Feed Madison Begins Third Food Drive: Wisconsin State Journal
July 25, 2006 - CSI: Madison: The Capital Times
July 13, 2006 - French Connections: The Capital Times
July, 2006 - Top Notch Teacher: Karen Bates of Kennedy Elementary: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)
June, 2006 - Top Notch Teacher: Todd Kasper of Leopold Elementary: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)
May, 2006 - Top Notch Teacher: Libby Mackman of Crestwood Elementary: Channel 3000 To Go (Video)

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