Meet the Women Behind Madison’s Community Schools
byHere’s a look at the women who are helping the Madison school district make the leap to the community school model; their backgrounds, motivations and hopes for the students.
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Supporting Your LGBTQ Family Member
byMost parents of LGBTQ youth don’t know where to turn for help and support, says Sherie Hohs, a social worker with Madison Metropolitan School District.
Pets and the People They Rescue
byNearly 57% of American households own a pet—usually a dog or cat, with higher numbers found in rural states, according to the American Veterinary Medicine Association.
Family is Family: Two Adoption Stories
byFor two Madison area couples, the desire to share their love with children and grow their family was met through adoption.
Two Womens’ Journeys Through Infertility
byWhen Erin Elliott and Kelli Massey met in college, they didn’t know that a few years later they’d become each other’s support system as they both tried to create families of their own.
Plan Your Visit to These Public Gardens
byJoin BRAVA Magazine as we tour three beautiful Wisconsin botanical gardens that you don’t want to miss.
Five Inspiring Madison-Area Artist Studios You Have to See
byPeek inside studio spaces in the homes of five local artists and get inspired to design your own space for creativity.
Art, Color and Design: Barbara Westfall’s bright, happy workspace
byStepping into Barbara Westfall’s Mount Horeb studio, inspiration radiates from the sunlight streaming through the windows to the colorful glass artwork.
Shape Shifter: Julie Raasch’s evolving workshop
byJulie Raasch has been doing photography and creating jewelry for many years, moving her passion into her home around 2012.
A Room of Her Own: Beth Racette designed her dream studio
byMadison-based artist Beth Racette thinks big. From her large-scale art installations to the two-story studio she built in 2002, physical space is important.