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A reaction to drop in test scores, Music for the fall season

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New testing data from schools showed a nationwide drop in reading and math scores. We look at what’s behind the numbers and discuss larger trends in student testing. We also get some new music for the fall season from ‘Simply Folk’ host Sile Sigley.

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  • Autumnal music from 'Simply Folk'

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    We talk about music for the fall season with the host of WPR’s “Simply Folk,” including some of the traditional Irish and Scottish roots of Appalachian and American folk.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Sile Shigley Guest

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