Drone-Delivered Internet, Burlington School System Reprimanded For Racism

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Heard On The Morning Show
Burlington Area School District
Photo Courtesy of the Burlington Area School District Website

We explore the possibility of broadband access delivered to rural parts of Wisconsin via drone. Then, we hear about how the state Department of Public Instruction found that the Burlington Area School District created a racially hostile environment for their students of color.

Featured in this Show

  • Drone-Assisted Internet Is Coming To The Northwoods

    A Wisconsin startup is bringing internet to rural Northwoods students through antenna-carrying drones. We talk with the founder of the company about his solution for rural broadband access.

  • DPI Acknowledges Racism In Burlington Schools And Calls For Corrective Action Within 30 Days

    When her children encountered racism at school, Darnisha Garbade complained to the Burlington Area School District. After many appeals, the Department of Public Instruction recently found the school district failed to address a ‘racially hostile’ environment. We hear from the mother about her struggle and what’s next.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Scott Williams Guest
  • Darnisha Garbade Guest