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Madison School District Unveils Achievement Gap Plan

Leaders of the Madison Metropolitan School District on Monday night unveiled their plan to close to achievement gap in the city's schools. More Details
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READ: Madison Metropolitan School District's 'Building Our Future' Plan (February 2012) (PDF Format)

10 States Freed From Some 'No Child Left Behind'

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Ten states are being granted waivers to free them from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, the White House said Thursday. ... More Details

Local Education Headlines

Janesville Elementary Student Left On School Bus

3 UW Students Arrested In Alleged Sex Assault

VIDEO: Madison Superintendent Talks About Achievement Gap Plan

Madison School District Unveils Achievement Gap Plan

UW Officials Investigate Second Chadima Allegation

Open Enrollment Begins Monday For New School Year

Madison School District To Present Plans To Close Achievement Gaps

UW-Parkside Tightens Security After Threats

Nerad Set To Unveil Achievement Gap Plan

School Custodian Appears In Court On Child Sex Assault Charge

National Education Headlines

UF Suspends Frat For 'Serious Physical Hazing Incident'

What Are Germiest Places At School?

N.Y. Elementary School Aide Accused Of Making Child Porn

University Of Charleston: How We Cut Tuition By 22%

Morning-After Pill Offered In Vending Machine

The School Desegregation Case You Don't Know

Boy Suspended For Michael Jackson Moves

Good Parents Stay Involved

Has 'Whiteness Studies' Run Its Course?

College Admits Fudging Students' Exam Scores

Topnotch Teachers

January 2012 Topnotch Teacher

Cindy Wolfinger from Sunset Ridge Elementary in Middleton is our Topnotch Teacher for January. More Details

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Classroom Connection

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Interactive Features

Are You Spelling Bee Material? Test Your Skills

Are you a former spelling star? Or did you ever have aspirations of winning a bee? Test yourself with our Interactive Spelling Bee. More Details

Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?

26 Things To Know Before School Year Starts

Can You Make The Grade?

Kids Need To Balance Homework, TV, Computer

Is Your Child Being Bullied At School?

Back To School

5 Celebrities Who Are Actually Smart

Celebrities may not always come across as the smartest people around, but some smart stars made sure to get some education under their belts before taking off for Hollywood. More Details

Back To School: By The Numbers

How Much Does 1st Year Of College Cost?

Is Your Child Being Bullied At School?

Kids Need To Balance Homework, TV, Computer

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Online Education

How To Defend Your Online Degree

Whether you are discussing your resume with a prospective employer or chatting casually with friends and family, here are ten talking points you can use to defend your decision for earning your online degree. More Details

Grants & Online Education

Topics To Discuss Before Starting Your Online Program

Financial Aid Tips

6 Tips For Talking To Your Boss About Tuition Assistance

If you are already employed, but there is no tuition assistance policy in place, it could be because the subject simply has not come up. Be the first to ask with help from the following tips. More Details

Get Scholarships To Pay For Your Online Degree

Federal Loans To Pay For Your Online Education

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