Goodman Center seeks donations for school supplies
With inflation impacting the cost of school supplies, the Goodman Center estimates that 100 children in Goodman programs will need help with supplies.
Education
UW to hold info session for creation of west campus plan
UW–Madison announced it has partnered with University Research Park and international design firm Perkins & Will to develop a district plan for the west side of campus.
Library Mall reimagined on UW campus
UW–Madison is considering a $6 million project to redevelop its Library Mall area of campus with landscaping, shade trees, interactive water features, seating, and elements to honor the site’s Ho-Chunk heritage.
Two local high schools land on top 10 list
A state ranking of top high schools by Niche named Madison Country Day School and Middleton High School on the list of the best in Wisconsin.
Enterprise grants to benefit local nonprofits
The Enterprise Holdings' ROAD Forward initiative granted $56,000 to three nonprofits in Wisconsin, including the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Community Center in Madison and the Urban League of Greater Madison.
Packers to hold leadership event for Madison youth
The Green Bay Packers, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and the Urban League of Greater Madison, are inviting middle school students in the Madison area to participate in "Empower," an Aug. 16 leadership event aimed at inspiring students to be positive leaders.
Chamber reacts to Chancellor Blank’s medical announcement
Former University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced she will step down as president-elect of Northwestern University to begin cancer treatment at UW Health in Madison.
MATC receives $7.5 million NSF grant
Madison College (MATC) will lead a team of national community colleges to form the CREATE Energy Advanced Technological Education Center with $7.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation.
Per pupil spending drops state below national average
Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that in 2020, Wisconsin spent $12,740 per pupil on elementary and secondary education, or 5.6% below the national average.
WYSO begins construction on new home
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra recently broke ground on the construction of its new 40,085-square-foot rehearsal and performance space at 1128 E. Washington Ave.
Madison to hire crossing guards for several locations
The city of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is hiring qualified candidates to work part-time as school crossing guards.
Take Five: Saving for college in uncertain times
Highlighting the importance of saving for college, even in uncertain times, occupies the thoughts of Linda Lambert, financial capability director for Edvest, Wisconsin’s 529 college savings plan. With stock market volatility caused by high inflation, supply-chain issues, worker shortages, and other factors, there understandably is a great deal of concern among parents and families who want to save for college.
Evers announces more funding for job training
Gov. Evers announced that more than $6.6 million will support apprenticeship, job, and skills training projects across southwestern and central Wisconsin.
Anonymous donors fund arts opportunities at Olbrich
Donations totaling $1.3 million will help fund free arts opportunities at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Hansen Home Team to host school supply drive
The Hansen Home Team, a full-service real estate team in Verona, will host a school supply drive in an effort to gather donations for The Road Home – Dane County.
One City Schools moves to four-day work week
To alleviate teacher burnout and retain staff, charter school One City Schools is moving to a four-day workweek.
JA launches new branding
Junior Achievement (JA) of Wisconsin announced the launch of its updated logo and branding, the first change to the Junior Achievement brand since 1986.
Take Five: Bending Granite for continuous improvement
Madison’s perspective on change management and quality improvement is explored in a new book titled Bending Granite: 30+ true stories of leading change.
LGBT Chamber creates workforce development program
The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced the launch of Inclusive Refinement of Individual Skills (IRIS), a new workforce development program targeted at LGBTQ+ youth.
Tech Council luncheon to focus on rapid-response tech, mass shootings
At the Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on June 21, a panel will discuss the role of rapid-response technology in protecting schools, public buildings, and workplaces, and how such systems work.
