Tutoring groups around the state aim to improve literacy for Wisconsinites young and old. The director of a tutoring organization explains the importance of a well-educated population. We also learn how things like texting, phone calls and Facebook can affect relationships, and recap the biggest headlines from around the state this week.
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State News Roundup For February 19, 2016
A state news editor joins us to discuss the latest legistlative action, the state’s primary election and other major headlines from around the state this week.
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Tutoring Plays An Important Role For Literacy In Wisconsin
Continuing our “Literacy in Wisconsin” series we’ll learn about the important role tutoring plays in the effort to help improve literacy in our state.
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How Texting, Calling And Facebook Affect Relationship Satisfaction
Plenty of research has been done on the use of mobile communications in long-distance relationships, but how does texting, phone calls and the like impact couples who live close to one another? Our guest explains her findings, and discusses the growing role of mobile communication in relationships.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Ellen Hossman Guest
- Catalina Toma Guest
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