We learn about a program at UW-Milwaukee to train nurses to collect evidence in sexual assault cases. Then we hear that Wisconsin’s system to identity students at risk of not graduating may be ineffective at helping students succeed.
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New university program for training sexual assault nurse examiners
Wisconsin has fewer than 50 people certified as sexual assault nurse examiners by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. We talk with the creators of a new training program at UW-Milwaukee about efforts to address shortages and burnout of forensic nurses.
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Wisconsin schools use algorithm to identify students at risk of dropping out; new report questions effectiveness
Wisconsin uses early warning systems in schools to predict students at risk of not graduating. A recent study from University of California, Berkeley shows the algorithms may be accurate but are ineffective. We hear from two authors of the report on how machine learning can be improved to help struggling students.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Peninnah Kako Guest
- Jacqueline Callari Robinson Guest
- Tolani Britton Guest
- Juan Perdomo Guest
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