While Halloween feels like it has been a quintessential American holiday forever, it actually started to become a big celebration in the 1920s with parties largely geared toward adults. We hear from a vintage Halloween collector about how people of the past decorated and celebrated the spooky day. We also learn more about the four-day school week that some districts are testing across the nation. And a look at how road conditions and transportation funding is playing out in this year’s race for Governor.
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How People Of The Past Celebrated Halloween
Carved pumpkins, skeleton on doors, and spooky spiderwebs… people have been decorating their homes for Halloween for over a century and the Halloween obsession continues on. We hear from a vintage Halloween collector who has pieced together Halloween’s history by looking at the decorations and objects of those who celebrated it before us.
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Four-Day School Week Gaining Popularity Across The U.S.
According to the Wall Street Journal, about 600 districts in at least 22 states, not including Wisconsin, have implemented four-day school weeks. That’s up from 120 school districts in 17 states a decade ago. We discuss what’s driving this upward trend and the issues for teachers, parents and students surrounding the practice.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Mark Ledenbach Guest
- Tawnell Hobbs Guest
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