How Gloria Ladson-Billings is Educating the System
Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings has made an impact nationwide, studying African American student achievement.
School in the Time of the Coronavirus
Wisconsin mom and clinical psychologist Emily Mazzulla pulled from her trauma and resilience training to create a book, “School in the Time of the Coronavirus”: “As a mom, I read a lot of children’s books and I find that they spark conversation in kids — [they’re] a safe, engaging way to talk about difficult topics.”
Nine Madison Lakefront Restaurants to Dine at Now
The promise of waterfront dining on balmy days is what we live for in Wisconsin. Here are a few beloved restaurants with al fresco dining, complete with beautiful lake views.
11 Great Summer Reads, Hand-Picked by the Madison Public Library
We asked our friends at the Madison Public Library who have their finger on the book world pulse for the reads they’re most excited about right now.
Six Running (and Walking) Trails to Try in Madison
June 3 is National Running Day! If you like to pound the pavement, here are some lovely options around the city to hit the ground running on.
Gofundme Fundraiser for Downtown Madison Businesses Reaches over $134K
After this weekend’s events downtown, a Gofundme fundraiser was set up to assist with relief efforts for downtown Madison businesses that suffered damage during Saturday and Sunday night’s riots. According to local reports, 75 downtown businesses experienced some form of damage over the weekend.
Retail Therapy: A Main Street Mainstay
Red Barn Company Store, which has a modern farmhouse aesthetic, has home décor, Pandora jewelry, a bit of clothing and even some vintage finds mixed in.
The State of Downtown Madison
We talked to Tiffany Kenney, the executive director of the Madison Central BID, for a real-time update of what she’s seeing for the future of downtown.
6 Wisconsin Art Museums You Can Visit Virtually
Take in a dose of arts and culture while at home by “visiting” these stellar art spaces that showcase works from around the world and provide a bit of escape from your living room couch.
5 Apps I’m Using Right Now
One thing that’s helped during this time is a number of apps that help to reign in the craziness of life—and bonus—boost my mental and physical health.
