🌱 Child Choking On Bottlecap Saved + Teacher Pledge Program

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Madison.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as cold. High: 42 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. EMTs saved an infant's life Thursday after the 11-month-old child put a bottlecap in his mouth and began to choke. Madison Fire Department officials say the child's heart stopped beating after first responders performing back blows and chest compressions were unable to dislodge the cap. Crews then used Magill forceps and a laryngoscope to successfully remove the obstruction from the child's airway. Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education Teacher Pledge program has been extended through the 2025-2026 school year to help alleviate the state's ongoing educator shortage. Under the Teacher Pledge program, the university pays for an education student's in-state tuition and associated fees in exchange for the student's pledge to teach three to four years in a K-12 school in Wisconsin. 350 students have already participated in the program since it launched in August 2020. (The Daily Cardinal)
3. The USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship takes place this week at the Capitol Ice Arena. America's top mixed curling doubles teams will compete to determine who will advance to the 2022 World Mixed Doubles Championship. Round robin matches will take place all week long leading up to the semi-finals on Saturday and concluding with the championship match on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Isthmus)

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Today in Madison:

• Diagnostic ACT Day At South Madison Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• DANEnet Computer Skills Class At Madison Public Library (5:30 PM)
• NASSIM At Overture Center For The Arts (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Madison Audubon's Goose Pond Sanctuary Resident Land Managers Mark Martin and Sue Foote-Martin were highlighted in the Wisconsin State Journal! Check out the full article to learn more about their impact on Wisconsin conservation. (Facebook)
• Taylor Swift Night, a party Taylor-made for ultimate fans, is coming to the Majestic Madison on Saturday, Apr. 9! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 a.m. (Facebook)
• YWCA Madison invites you or your association to help make the 2022 Women of Distinction Awards extra special by nominating a deserving Woman of Distinction. Nominations are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 11. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.