The new school year is fast approaching with many unknowns, but one thing is for sure: the Black Lives Matter movement has woken America up to the racial inequality in […]
Madison365: UW-Madison targets achievement gap with scholarships
(WORT) — Madison365 contributor Alexandria Mason reported on several scholarships the university offers to provide support for students from underrepresented groups. In this interview, she discussed these programs and how they assist students.
Badger State Breaking Stories
Dee Hall from the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism joins us once again for the latest in Badger State breaking stories. She talks with Monday Buzz host Brian Standing about […]
Percy Brown Jr. on Racism and Equity in Suburban Schools
(WORT) — Percy Brown Jr. is the director of equity and student achievement with the Middleton-Cross Plains School District. Brown spoke to Kristian Knusten on the phone to discuss the intersection of race and education — in Madison and around the Dane County region.
Addressing the Achievement Gap
87% of Black and 94% of Latino children attending elementary schools serving South Madison residents are reading at grade level.
MMSD Back to School
Are you ready for the start of a new school year? What challenges does the Madison Metropolitan School District face in this upcoming year? How will funding be distributed and how will budget cuts be handled? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!