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Increasing rural workforce housing, Making summer school decisions

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Students hold their hands up as Katerina Maylock, with Capitals Educators, teaches a test preparation class at Holton Arms School, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Bethesda. AP Photo/Alex Brandon

We explore efforts to increase workforce housing in three rural communities. Then, we discuss summer school options.

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  • Multi-community project seeks to fill workforce housing needs

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    A commission for rural prosperity created by Gov. Tony Evers found a significant shortage of rural workforce housing in parts of Wisconsin. We talk with a representative from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority about its initiative to create more housing in three communities.

  • What to consider about summer school

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    Summer school programs are opening for enrollment throughout the state. We talk with the executive director of curriculum and instruction for the Racine Unified School District about what parents and students should consider before signing up.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • A. Emily Ralph Technical Director
  • Ana Simpson Guest
  • Janell Decker Guest

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