First, we hear about strike plans for nurses at UnityPoint Health. Then, a panel of educators discuss the state of math numeracy in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools. Then, Ashland leaders reflect on the legacy of Northland College, which is shutting down.
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UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses say they will strike next week
Nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter say they are planning to go on strike beginning May 27 after negotiations have failed. We learn about the conditions that lead to the strike from the union’s executive director, Louis Davis.
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Math Miracle
An elementary school in Grant County has changed its approach to teaching math. And it has paid off. Now nearly 80 percent of the students at Winskill Elementary School are testing at their grade level. That’s double the state average. A WPR reporter explains how the school did it.
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Raising math ‘numeracy’ in Wisconsin
While Wisconsin students overall rank higher than the national average in math skills, the state continues to have one of the widest racial and ethnic gaps on the subject. We talk with educators and math advisors from across the state about the future of math numeracy for Wisconsin students.
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Northland College president, Ashland mayor reflect on legacy of college
Northland College, a private liberal arts college in Ashland that opened in 1892, is set to close forever at the end of May. The college’s interim president and the mayor of Ashland reflect on the impact of the college in the days leading up to its final commencement.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent
- Louis Davis Guest
- Deb Heitman Guest
- Steve Akin Guest
- Mary Mooney Guest
- Barb Lundberg Guest
- Matthew MacKenzie Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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