Enrollment data lays the groundwork for MMSD redistricting

About this episode

The episode discusses declining kindergarten enrollment in Madison schools and various local news topics.

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 23, 2026: We find out why Madison schools are projected to see declining kindergarten enrollment, Detail an upcoming expansion to the UW System's Direct Admit program, Learn how competing interests on Regent Street were prioritized in a planned redesign of the thoroughfare, Explore the ins and outs of Wisconsin's open meetings law, Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Check in with Forward Madison FC after a pair of tough matches, And much more.

Topics covered

• education
• enrollment
• redistricting
• local news
• Wisconsin politics
• community interests

Keywords

• MMSD
• Madison schools
• kindergarten enrollment
• UW System
• Forward Madison FC
• Regent Street
• Wisconsin open meetings law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MMSD, UW System, Forward Madison FC

Places: Madison

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