A reporter and a policy expert help us better understand why students continue to miss significant school time. Then, we talk to a rhetoric expert about how the ways we talk about homelessness impact the way we deal with the issue.
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Chronic absenteeism continued to be a problem post-peak pandemic
Student and teacher absenteeism skyrocketed during the height of the pandemic. New numbers show the problem continued in the 2021-2022 school year. We talk to a reporter and a Wisconsin policy expert about why.
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How conversations around homelessness impact our actions
A rhetoric and civic engagement expert breaks down how popular depictions of homelessness can influence our real-world behavior towards those experiencing it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Corri Hess Guest
- Don Cramer Guest
- Whitney Gent Guest
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