What is school discipline like during virtual learning? First up today, we talk with Aaricka Washington, statewide education reporter for Chalkbeat Indiana, about her recent New York Times op-ed, “The Inanity of Zoom School Suspensions.” Then, we’re joined by Cap Times K–12 education reporter Scott Girard to learn about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s temporary injunction […]
First Day of School with New Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins
For K–12 students in Madison, it’s the first day of the school year! Today on the show, Carousel hosts her annual back-to-school check-in, this time with newly appointed Madison Metropolitan School District superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins. They spend the hour honing in on current educational topics like: addressing institutional racism in public schools, supporting teachers […]
Back-to-School 2020: A Virtual Start and Two Referenda
It’s that time of year again: back to school! But things are looking pretty different this year, with Madison schools slated for an all-virtual start. First up today, we discuss the plan for virtual teaching and what to expect from MMSD with school board president Gloria Reyes. Then, we hear from Mo Cheeks, president of […]
Madison School Board Discusses Changes to Layoff Rules
Last night, six of the seven members of the Madison Metropolitan School Board voted to delay changes to new layoff procedures for educators — insisting district administrators and the teachers’ union work out a compromise. Board Vice President Ali Muldrow abstained from the vote. The local teachers union — Madison Teachers Incorporated or M-T-I — […]
Madison Metropolitan School Board Approves Referenda
Photo by Austin Pacheco on Unsplash. Yesterday, the Madison School Board approved two referendum questions that will now be on the ballot for the November election: one to help the district improve school facilities, one to maintain operating expenses and invest in the school system. The Capital Referendum would allow the school district to issue […]
Meet the Youth Activists of Madison’s “No Cops in Schools&...
The “No Cops in Schools” movement in Madison experienced a major victory last week when the school board voted unanimously to end the school district’s contract with the police department and remove SROs from Madison schools. Today, we talk to some of the youth activists who helped make it happen. Our guests are Cilena and […]
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