On today’s edition of Meet the Candidates, WORT news director Molly Stentz speaks with the candidates for MMSD school board seat 5: TJ Mertz, Ananda Mirilli, and Amos Roe. Over […]
A Discussion about Police in Schools
In the wake of a heated meeting last week about whether or not to keep police in Madison high schools, more questions and opinions are arising about the role of […]
Madison Schools Recommend Cutting Staff, Citing Drop In Enrollment
(WORT)–With school budget season just around the corner, many public schools in Wisconsin are asking residents to give them the power, once again, to raise more revenue. 72 school districts […]
Understanding the Judge Doyle Square Debate
MADISON (WORT) — To better understand this complicated public-private development deal, Dylan Brogan dives into the debate with plan supporter Mayor Paul Soglin and vocal critic, Madison School Board member TJ Mertz.
Another Budget is Possible Rally
MADISON (WORT) — Nearly 100 people rallied at the Capitol Thursday evening to protest what’s likely coming in the next state budget.
Upcoming School Referendum
MMSD board member TJ Mertz talks with 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castaneda talks about upcoming school referendum.