Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett find out how video games can instill a love of reading, and discuss a new report on the state of agriculture in Wisconsin. They’ll talk with a guest about the Lake Superior Ice Caves, and ask if more testing can help improve school performance.
Featured in this Show
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How Video Games Can Help Kids Love Books
In a smack down between books and video games, it can seem like video games will always win. But our guest today has suggsetions for using video games to get kids to love reading.
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Ag Report: Wisconsin Farmers Did Well In 2013
The editor of the 2013 agriculture report talks about the state of farming in Wisconsin.
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Visiting The Lake Superior Ice Caves
It’s the first time in five years that the Ice Caves on Lake Superior are open. The Apostle Islands Lakeshore Superintendent talks about what you can see there.
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More Testing, Not Less May Help Students
While the backlash over increased testing in schools continues, our guest says that when it’s done right, frequent testing can help improve memory, and ultimately, performance in school.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Christopher John Farley Guest
- Ed Jesse Guest
- Bob Krumenaker Guest
- Jessica Lahey Guest
- Chris Malina Producer
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