We talk to the dean from UW-Madison’s School of Education about civics education in Wisconsin after an organization gave the state an ‘F’ for its standards for history and civics. Then, we talk about a project in Neenah that gives free food and household items to those that need it.
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A Look At Wisconsin's Civics Education Requirements
An education think tank’s latest report gives Wisconsin a failing grade on its standards for civics and history education in K-12 schools. We talk about what’s required in Wisconsin, hear about some innovative work teachers are doing, and discuss the importance of a strong social studies education.
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Mutual Aid Project In Neenah Offers Free Food With No Strings Attached
The Hope Fridge opened last month in Neenah. The project offers food and household items to people with no limit on how much a person can take and no paperwork. The founder of the project joins the program to share their vision.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Diana Hess Guest
- Tj Hobbs Guest
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