Burke remains actively involved in the much-applauded AVID/TOPS program, a college prep curriculum for students in the academic middle who would be the first in their families to graduate college. As the program enters its fourth year, early indications are that its working, but, she says, We wont know for sure until kids start earning their college degrees. Burke continues to play a vital role with the Boys and Girls Club, both as a volunteer, donor and organizer of its annual bike ride, which has raised $1.2 million for the club over nine years. And she recently pledged $300,000 toward South Madison Promise Zone, a citywide initiative aimed at better coordinating the fight against poverty. #MaryBurke for #Governor #Wisconsin
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:31:55 +0000
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