State Capitol Report: What’s Ahead For Schools And The Plan To Vaccinate Wisconsin

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Wisconsin State Capitol Building During Winter
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We speak with an official at Wisconsin’s Department of Instruction about what schools, families and teachers can expect for the remainder of the year. Then we talk with a doctor who helps coordinate public health preparation about the plan to vaccinate Wisconsin against COVID-19.

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Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mike Thompson Guest
  • Dr. Jason Liu Guest