A WPR reporter and a community college official help us understand why enrollment is down for these smaller institutions. Then, researchers at the Wisconsin Policy Forum join us to share their analysis of alcohol-induced deaths increasing the state.
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Why enrollment at community colleges are declining
New data shows that student enrollment at the nation’s community colleges is down 15 percent from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at why the two-year schools are being hit particularly hard and what’s being done to recruit and retain students.
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Alcohol-induced deaths continue to spike in Wisconsin
An analysis from the Wisconsin Policy Forum found a sharp increase in alcohol-induced deaths in Wisconsin in 2020. We learn more about the problem and prevention efforts.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Martha Parham Guest
- Mark Sommerhauser Guest
- Ari Brown Guest
- Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
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