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Education fund to focus on traditional subjects, plus arts

The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools will focus its efforts for the foreseeable future on the achievement gap and STEAM education, according to Executive Director Stephanie Hayden.

"We just felt that it was true to our mission and our vision for all schools to be successful, and so we knew the achievement gap had to be part of our focus moving forward," she said.

STEAM refers to the traditional STEM education -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics -- but  includes the arts.

PTO presidents consider education challenges

PTO presidents consider education challenges

Although the school board elections are over, education-related issues still weigh on parents’ minds.

For Suzanne Swift, the president of Franklin-Randall Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization, the issues are the same as they have always been, despite certain ones being used by candidates to "hang their hats on.”

Monona Grove Invitational: Girls' Saturday meet

At one of the biggest meets in the state on Saturday, the girls ran at the Monona Grove Invitational.

In the 300-meter hurdles, Katy Miller from Verona took first place.

In the 800-meter run, Ava Grosenheider from Madison Edgewood narrowly defeated Autumn Grim from Middleton.

 

Mother’s Day live show to feature local writers

‘Listen to Your Mother’ founded by Madison blogger, humorist  

A Mother’s Day-themed production will feature local writers discussing the "real experience" of motherhood in their own words.

Fourteen local women will take the stage at the Barrymore Theatre Sunday for a performance the "Listen to Your Mother" group calls "giving Mother’s Day a microphone."

Listen to Your Mother is a live show with Madison-area writers reading their words founded by Ann Imig, a Madison blogger who describes herself online as a "stay-at-home humorist."

Tickets are $15 with a portion of proceeds supporting the Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, a Madison-based non-profit organization working against domestic violence.

Madison to hold 'Big Rig Gig,' garage sale for kids

Sunday event at Elver Park to feature trucks, tractors   

The city of Madison will be holding a garage sale for gently used toys while showcasing Madison public services, employees and equipment on Sunday at Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd. 

The "Kids to Kids" garage sale features gently used toys, games and other childrens' play things.

At the same event, kids of all ages are invited to explore the city's big rig equipment. Children can play on and explore everything from fire trucks, tractors and cherry pickers while at the park.

The events will kick off at 9 a.m. and end at noon.

Dane County Sheriff's Office announces online protection event

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office will offer an internet safety presentation on protecting children to interested parents March 20.

According to a statement, the free event will focus on issues surrounding Facebook, cyber bulling and online predators.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children shows one in three teens have experienced online harassment, one of several statistics the statement highlighted.

The presentation will take place at the Westport Meeting Room at 5387 Mary Lake Rd. at 6 p.m.

Humane society plans Easter egg hunt

Humane society plans Easter egg hunt

The Dane County Humane Society plans to hold an Easter egg hunt March 23. The hunt will take place at noon at Marshall Park on Allen Boulevard.

Organizers will place more than 1,000 eggs, stuffed with gift certificates, toys and more.

A suggested donation of $5 to participate will benefit the Dane County Humane Society’s Four Lakes Wildlife Center, a location that cares for injured, ill and orphaned wildlife.

Lunch and activities will follow at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery at 5237 University Ave. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to the wildlife center.

Organizers said the restaurant will also offer photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.