The Strong Schools Strong Community campaign led by our Schools Make Madison Advocates 501(c)4 rallied Madison voters for the overwhelming passage of two referenda questions: $100M for operations, and $507M to build new and renovate ten schools.
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The Unseen Role of Public Schools
What happens when a child walks into school hungry, without warm winter gear, or carrying the weight of a family crisis? For too many students, school isn’t just a place to learn—it’s their only source of stability. Teachers and staff step in daily, quietly filling the gaps with food, clothing, and support. But as needs grow, how much more can schools take on?
Alumni: Will Blanchard
Will Blanchard, a 2014 graduate of Memorial High School, has always thrived at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation. Now, as the founder and CEO of WattShift—a groundbreaking startup focused on modernizing the electric grid—he reflects on how his Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) education set the stage for his success.