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Madison school referendums get mixed opinions from public

Some residents show support for funding operational costs and smaller building renovations. But district administrators said others are unsure about the feasibility and cost of a 20-year referendum.

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Nuestro Mundo's plan is 'super ambitious, but visionary'

Nuestro Mundo, the Madison School District's dual-language charter school, is adding a full-day 4K program and hopes to grow enrollment by nearly 25%.

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Madison seeks a superintendent who is committed to Madison

Potential candidates are expected to be selected in January 2024, with a semi-finalist round of interviews in February. The board plans to make a final selection in March.

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District weighs major changes

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First Student, Madison schools still struggling with busing

Possible solutions include changing start times, partnering with Madison Metro and revising the contract with First Student.

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Madison School Board plans search for new superintendent

The board is aiming to hire a new superintendent by February or March. On Tuesday, it discussed how to get input from the public.

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Madison School Board mulls suspensions for young students

Out-of-school suspensions are not shown to improve behavior and can actually lead to future suspensions, according to district administrators.

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Madison Schools preliminary budget brings raises, staff cuts

The 2023-24 preliminary budget was approved Monday, along with changes to the district's Behavior Education Plan and the elimination of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff.

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Madison school proposal to end standalone honors classes set for a vote

To replace traditional honors classes, Superintendent Carlton Jenkins wants to expand the district’s current Earned Honors program to all core classes — English, math, science and social studies — offered to freshmen and sophomores.

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Wisconsin people of the year

Here’s my list of local folks who I think had the biggest impact on our community and state this year.

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