As people around the world mourn the recent death of legendary singer and songwriter Dolly Parton, children in western Wisconsin will soon benefit from her legacy of philanthropy and support of early literacy.

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Reading is a major part of childhood. But what makes a good children's book? For award-winning children's book author-illustrator and Wisconsin native Kevin Henkes, it's all about the timing.

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The program’s message is meant to be encouraging rather than overwhelming: Parents already have the ability to strengthen their children’s language development through everyday interaction.

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The annual camp offers students ages 11-18 the opportunity to explore careers in culinary arts, manufacturing and information technology.

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Funding that has been supporting child care centers in Wisconsin since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic expires this week, and childcare centers around the state are making plans to adapt — or close entirely.

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