We talk about America’s first kindergarten in Watertown with Melissa Lampe and Jim Braughler. Then, we hear about the evolution of education in our country from author Jim Nelsen. Deanna Springer fills us in ahead of The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and we cover strategies to avoid falling with Jill Renken.
Featured in this Episode
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Visiting America’s first kindergarten in Watertown
Margarethe Meyer Schurz established the first kindergarten in the U.S. in 1856 at her home in Watertown. We hear more about the history of the school from two members of the Watertown Historical Society.
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The evolution of education
From one room school houses to high schools with million-dollar athletic complexes and performance art centers, our country’s education system has changed over the centuries. We talk about the history of education in the United States.
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The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Quilting is art, and many families have a treasured quilt that is passed through the generations. We talk about this artform and The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, coming up Sept. 4-6 in Madison.
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Strategies to prevent falling at home
A simple fall can cause a lot of problems, especially as you age. We talk about why we’re more prone to falling as we age and what we can do to reduce the risk.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Melissa Lampe Guest
- Jim Braughler Guest
- Jim Nelsen Guest
- Deanna Springer Guest
- Jill Renken Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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