First, a WPR reporter explains why superintendents from Wisconsin’s five largest school districts are asking for a school funding compromise. Then, two instructors talk about a cannabis education certificate at UW-Platteville. Later, two artists share efforts to bolster film photography in Appleton.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin superintendents call on lawmakers to compromise on school funding
The superintendents of Wisconsin’s five largest school districts collaborated on an open letter to state lawmakers, calling on them to reach a bipartisan solution for school funding. We talk to WPR’s education reporter about what school leaders are proposing.
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Cow Cuddling
We learn about a side business a family operating a dairy farm had to open to stay afloat.
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UW-Platteville offers new online cannabis education certificate
On Jan. 13, continuing education students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville started their first online cannabis education courses of the year. We hear about this certificate and navigating cannabis education in Wisconsin, where it is illegal both recreationally and medicinally.
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Appleton nonprofit celebrates the art of film photography
Photo Opp is a visual workspace for photographers and videographers in Appleton. It offers a community darkroom, a gallery and workshops for people of all ages and skill levels. We talk to two people involved in Photo Opp about how it brings people together and fosters creativity in the Fox Cities.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Corrinne Hess Guest
- Erin Withrow Guest
- Max Simon Guest
- John Adams Guest
- Char Brandis Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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