Learning As I Go: Memorial Day for Our Community Schools

Monday, we celebrated Memorial Day. Originally called, Decoration Day, this day was first set aside in 1868 to remember Civil War soldiers who died while serving our country. Flowers, wreaths and flags decorated the graves of over 20,000 Confederate and Union soldiers buried at the National Cemetery in Arlington. While we remember the great sacrifices these brave soldiers made for our country, our Madison community is also in a season of remembrance. Last week, students entered and exited the