WNA Member Content

Revisiting the Journey to the West

Though I’ve read it many times, and I know the characters by heart, I will read “Journey to the West” again and again. You never know, I might learn something new.

John Foust, government, your right to know,

Keeping an eye on government from home

In a positive step for government transparency, Wisconsinites can now watch the live-streamed workings of government on our phones, tablets and computers.

Peter Kwong

It’s better to be frugal than cheap

I will always watch my pennies, but I am going to be frugal from now on. I will be resourceful and find ways to save money, but I will not be cheap.

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Wisconsin’s digital divide and its impacts on learning

As the COVID-19 pandemic spurs Wisconsin schools to undertake an unprecedented exercise in virtual and distance learning, it also threatens to exacerbate the “digital divide” between students who have fast, reliable at-home internet access and those who do not. Data shows these children are in both cities and rural areas, and are disproportionately low-income and students of color.

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Lilacs bring us the scent of spring

There are a few magical weeks every May when Mother Nature’s perfume fills the air. She wears essence of lilac, an intoxicating and alluring fragrance. It permeates our souls, lifts old hearts and washes away her winter cruelty. It’s the smell of spring.

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