National Politics Roundup, Door County Seniors Band, Unifying Milwaukee Education

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Students in Milwaukee can choose among charter, voucher and public schools, but some experts are wondering if a unified approach would work better. Education and policy experts weigh in on a proposal to create a single board to govern all types of Milwaukee schools. We also get the latest political news following the New Hampshire primary election, and learn about a band program in Door County focused on teaching music performance to senior citizens.

Featured in this Show

  • Door County Band Is For Seniors To Learn (Or Re-learn) Music

    As older adults in Door County retire and have more free time, they re-discover old hobbies. One of those hobbies might be music. The Peninsula New Horizons Band program is just for them. The program was developed for adults who want to learn or re-learn to play an instrument. We talk to the founder and director about the band and what it provides for retirees in Door County.

  • A Unified Vision To Fix Milwaukee Schools

    Amid ongoing debates over the future of Milwaukee schools, two guests weigh in on the idea of creating a unified board to oversee all types of schools: public, voucher, and charter.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Paula Eggert Guest
  • Alan Borsuk Guest
  • Michael R. Ford Guest