“Books in Barbershops” Aims To Close Racial Achievement Gap, Kids In An Over-Sanitized World, Facts And Lore About Solar Eclipses

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A barbershop in Milwaukee is offering kids a dose of literacy along with their haircut. We hear how “Books in Barbershops” is trying to help close the city’s pervasive black-white achievement gap. We also speak with a biologist who says that kids need dirt in their lives, and too much cleanliness may be bad for the rich ecosystem that lives inside them. Plus, we learn about the fascinating facts and lore surrounding solar eclipses, and how they have helped us better understand our solar system and universe.

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  • Books In Barbershops: A Boost To Youth Literacy

    A barbershop in Milwaukee is offering local kids a healthy dose of literacy on top of a sharp-looking buzz cut. “Books in Barbershops” tries to help close Milwaukee’s pervasive black-white achievement gap, which is among the highest in the nation.

  • Facts And Lore About Solar Eclipses

    Solar eclipses are some of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena. An astronomer shares the power they had in ancient societies, and how they have been key to understanding our solar system and universe.

  • Let Them Eat Dirt! Kids In An Over-Sanitized World

    Kids need dirt in their lives, and too much cleanliness may be bad for the rich ecosystem that lives in their guts. That’s according to a biologist, who shares the latest science on dirt, hygiene, and health.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Kate Archer Kent Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Ronald Bell Guest
  • Tyler Nordgren Guest
  • Marie-Claire Arrieta Guest

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