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Tony Evers’ Gubernatorial Bid

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Carousel Bayrd speaks with gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers, who has been Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2009. He’s running against more than a dozen candidates in the Democratic Primary. Topics discussed include environment and water issues, education and schools, health care, and poverty in the state.

Walbridge School Open House

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Come join us for our Open House, February 11, 2018, from 12:00-2:00. Refreshments provided. Find out more about our educational program for students that learn differently or simply need a small safe learning environment that also provides a challenging academic curriculum.

IHM School Open House

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Please join us for Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Preschool-8th Grade Open House. Meet faculty, staff, parents, and students, as they share information on academics, extracurricular activities, faith formation, personal experiences, and MORE! Sunday, January 28, 2018 11:15am to 1:30pm 4913 Schofield St. Monona, WI 53716 Enjoy free kids games, face painting and bouncy houses. […]

Should Isthmus Montessori Academy be a Charter School?

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Next Monday the Madison Metropolitan School Board will consider Isthmus Montessori Academy’s application to become a public charter school. Today, Carousel Baryd speaks with advocates for and against the proposal. Current school board member Nicki Vander Meulen and former school board member and teacher Marjorie Passman explain why they are opposed to the proposal. Prior school board […]

Diabetes Prevention: What Every Woman Needs to Know

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Presented by a registered nurse, this one-hour session will teach participants about diabetes prevention and steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy. The session will cover: • Type 1 and type 2 diabetes • Pre-diabetes • Complications of diabetes • Risk factors • Assessing individual risk • Screening tests • How […]