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April 9, 2024

Choose your own journalism adventure: Teaching media literacy with ‘Headlines and High Water’

We live in a time when fake news permeates social media feeds and partisan coverage blasts through some cable news channels. Teaching media literacy can help people wade through the ...

October 10, 2023

Connecting with nature alongside Madison’s naturalist-in-residence Qwantese Winters

Qwantese Winters' goal is to get people outside more. As Madison Public Library's Naturalist-in-Residence 2023, she wants people to think about and appreciate nature through the theme "Rooted in Nature." ...

December 29, 2022

The joy and resiliency of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies

The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies are a staple in southern Wisconsin's parade scene. With their matching outfits and dance routines, they bring joy and inspiration to people…even after an unthinkable tragedy. ...

August 2, 2022

Showing animals and learning lessons at the Dane County Fair

It’s peak county fair season in Wisconsin. For many children at the Dane County Fair, it’s more than the Tilt-A-Whirl and deep fried treats. The event showcases all their hard ...

May 3, 2022

Milwaukee childcare center celebrates the lessons and joy of Ramadan

Muslims all over the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, including at the Crescent Learning Center, an Islamic childcare center in Milwaukee. Founder and Director Rafat Arain said ...