The difficult, fluid, consequential, incredibly uncomfortable path to going ‘back to school’
The variables are almost innumerable in figuring out what’s best for students, educators and parents alike as we start a new school year during a pandemic.
James Madison Memorial High School teacher works to keep his students engaged virtually
Teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is really testing the potency of my anxiety medication and the effectiveness of my therapist.
Goodman Community Center educator grapples with inequality amid Black Lives Matter movement
At times, it’s mind-boggling to consider the things that have happened this year.
Mother of three considers what changes could come to education, parenting and work-life balance
There is no denying that the prospect of schools reopening (or staying closed) has been at the forefront of nearly every parent’s mind for the past several months.
A Madison East High School sophomore’s new schedule has allowed time for reflection
In ways too complicated to describe in a short essay, it just wasn’t an average school year.
Madison is home to one of the world’s top virologists
The novel coronavirus has upped the stakes for Kawaoka and his teams in Madison and Tokyo, yet life goes on in a pandemic, even for one of the world’s leading virologists
Epic answers (well, answers some) questions
When Marc Eisen set out to write a cover story about Epic Systems Corp., he knew working with the famously insular tech company would be a challenge. But he did get a few questions answered.
The Future of Madison's 'Epiconomy'
Our town has hooked its star to the software giant's success. But what happens when founder Judith Faulkner leaves?
Epic is not EXACTly the Microsoft of Madison
Epic is not Madison’s Microsoft; Exact Sciences is, says WARF executive.
Sept. 15 dubbed "Neil Heinen Day" in Madison
The official mayoral proclamation honors the retiring longtime local journalist
Direct primary care may be the free market approach long sought by many
Here in HMO-dominated Madison, independent clinics are the minority. Rarer still is an emerging model known as direct primary care
Meet Angela Trudell Vasquez, Madison’s poet laureate
By the time Angela Trudell Vasquez decided on graduate school, she’d been writing poetry for four decades, having started while growing up in Iowa.
GALLERY: Changes come to UW–Madison in preparation of students' return to campus
In anticipation of students returning to the classroom on Sept. 2, University of Wisconsin–Madison staff members are preparing campus with increased safety in mind.
Are we really missing the 'drama' of an in-person convention anyway?
Other than a memorable run-in with Don King and Rudy Giuliani at a past convention, WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross won't miss much about an in-person event as the DNC goes digital this year.
FoodChain works to make local sourcing easy
FoodChain arrives to connect growers and buyers, then is acquired by the Dohmen Co. Foundation.
Madison Magazine Editorial Director Neil Heinen to retire
After 28 years of community service through television and print editorials, Neil Heinen will retire in September.
Children’s Museum to stay closed, but active online, through year's end
Despite the closure of the Madison Children's Museum due to the coronavirus, its small staff is working to incorporate active play and education into the museum's online programming.
The long run for Jill Karofsky
Jill Karofsky’s successful race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court was the result of determination — hers and that of voters.
Best of Madison nominations, voting postponed to 2021
Madison Magazine is postponing the 2021 Best of Madison nominations and voting periods until early 2021 due to COVID-19.
Twisted Grounds offers coffee and community amid pandemic
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, owner Abby Padlock said she was impressed by strong community support for her new small business, Twisted Grounds.
Young Black voices standing at the forefront of the movement
In Madison and across the nation, Black youth are making their voices heard.
Meet five young Black leaders emerging in Madison
Through art, demonstrations, fundraising, poetry and otherwise, young Black leaders are emerging in Madison.
Timeline of protests in Madison
George Floyd's death on May 25 sparked protests in a number of U.S. cities. Find a documented timeline of events in Madison.
GALLERY: Madison mobilizes
A look at some of the events that happened in the city at the end of May through the end of June.
Wheels for Winners donates 100-plus bikes despite shortage
Local nonprofit experiences highest demand ever for bicycles since reopening mid-June.
Meet this political power couple
Madison couple Brita Olsen and Fred Ludwig have forged their own careers in politics for more than 12 years.
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