We joined Madison Schools (WI) leaders to hear about a MEP sponsored project led by Nicole Louie (Advancing Equity in Middle School Mathematics). The team shared what has been learned during year one and where the work is headed next year. Excited for the next stages of this work!

Recently, the US Supreme Court issued decisions on cases involving racial justice and LGBTQ rights. MMSD teachers, administrators, and staff remain committed to creating welcoming schools that prepare our students for their futures. Full Statement madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/art…

Madison School District has more than 35 school gardens, chickens and all madison.com/news/local/edu… via madison.com

The MMSD will be closed today, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, due to worsening outdoor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. This means: There are no MMSD summer semester classes; virtual programming is also canceled. MMSD athletic practices and all MSCR programming is canceled.

Middle schoolers from the James C. Wright Middle School AVID program, a college readiness program offered by Madison Schools (WI), explored material science and plant science at a recent field trip to the Discovery Building. See them in action at the link below! 🤖🌱

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MMSD is reviewing outdoor air quality closely, and will adjust programming as needed. READ MORE: madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/art…

As we work to create a more equitable and inclusive school system – one that is equipped to support our students and staff – Central Office organizational changes have been announced for the 2023-2024 school year.

Lisa Kvistad was a principal and central office administrator in Madison schools before retiring. She's taking over for a year as Carlton Jenkins leaves. captimes.com/news/education…

Madison School & Community Recreation begins new Mobile Clay Program channel3000.com/news/madison-s… via News 3 Now / Channel 3000

Over 2,400 books were given out at Lapham Elementary for summer reading! Shoutout to Madison Reading Proj, Madison Schools (WI), Lapham staff and families, and our Adopt-a-School partners—WIDeptHealthServices and Blackhawk Church—for your thoughtful book donations. 📚

Interim Superintendent, Lisa Kvistad sat down today with Naomi Kowles to discuss her priorities as she leads the district through a transitional year. Tune in this Sunday for “For the Record” News 3 Now / Channel 3000

The Mann Scholars Program provides mentoring and educational tools primarily, but not exclusively, to students of color from the MMSD. Tonight's annual Mann Scholars Celebration at Tenney Park will be a time of joy for students and their families.

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We are so proud of our Regent coaches as they continue to build a positive culture and solid traditions at West!

John Braxler (Boys Tennis) was named Wisconsin State Journal Coach of the year!

Sagan Pizzingrilli (Girls Soccer) was named Big 8 All-Conference Coach of the Year!

MSCR has more than 40 Madison high school youth working this summer in our Leaders in Training (LIT) program. This is a great opportunity to get job experience! Congratulate these youth from Madison East HS @LaFolletteHighSchool
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“The 23-24 school year is an important year and we can do this together”, said Interim Superintendent Lisa Kvistad as she kicked off today’s principal meeting. District leaders came together working on school improvement planning, equity training, and community building.

Today, we are excited to share with you two announcements of cabinet-level positions:
Robert Soldner has been named MMSD’s Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services and Jennifer Trendel has been named MMSD’s permanent Senior Executive Director of Human Resources @mmsd.org

Congratulations to Big 8 Conference COACH OF THE YEAR Sagan Pizzingrilli!!! 👏💙💛🦁

And shout out to the TWELVE Regents named to Big 8 Conference 1st team, 2nd team, and honorable mention!

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A Message from Lisa Kvistad, MMSD Interim Superintendent madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/art…

Thank you for inspiring us these past four years, and best of luck as you write your next chapters!