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Studies show students who commit earlier in the school year have higher engagement and score 3+ points higher across multiple groups.
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On an unseasonably warm October afternoon, third graders celebrated the season with an apple-themed lesson in the school's on-site orchard.
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Andrea Jones has been taking Black students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities for nearly a decade, opening pathways for a four-year college degree.
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Technology and engineering teacher Miles Tokheim was surprised with the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.
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At Capital High, staff provide personalized learning in a smaller learning community to support students’ success on their chosen college and career pathway.
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What used to be seen as a menu of predictable favorites has evolved into a lineup of freshly prepared meals.
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This free event, hosted by Blacks for Political & Social Action of Dane County, helps parents and leaders to share strategies for helping Black students thrive.
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Two organizations with a shared passion bring engaging, high-quality books to Metro school students and their families.