This will be a repeat show with UW-Parkside Chancellor Keating
Education Matters
Terry Lawler's guest for this week's "Education Matters" is Denver kindergarten teacher and author, Linda Alston.
The six candidates for three open seats on the RUSD board will answer questions posed by co-host Dwayne Olson.
UW-Parkside Chancellor Jack Keating is retiring this summer. Jack will review his 10 years at Parkside with Linda.
Three candidates for two open seats on the Kenosha Unified School Board will be Terry Lawler's guests. That election takes place on April 1st.
On April 1st voters in Racine Unified will vote on a five year, $3.5 million per year referendum for maintenance and building repairs.
Host Terry Lawler has as his guests Dr. Steve Brown, Producer of Lois Lowry's "The Giver," and Nathan Fosbinder, who plays 'Jonas' in "The Giver," discuss the importance of reading in our schools.
UW-P Professor Pat Goldsmith of the Sociology-Anthropology Dept. discusses his recent research on the impact of race, schools, and neighborhoods on students' educational attainment.
Doug Instenes, Bruce Pepich, Bonnie Prochaska and Lorna Henning will discuss educational outreach program in the arts. Joyce hosts.
Richard Rothstein, former education columnist for the New York Times, author of "Class and Schools," and researcher for the Economic Policy Institute, Washington, is Dwayne's guest.
Prof. Todd Price of National Louis University in Evanston returns to bring us up to date on the No Child Left Behind law.
Terry Lawler's guests today were involved in the preparation of a new report on the state of food security and hunger in the Kenosha community.
Dwayne Olsen speaks with Mark Gessner of UW-Parkside's Center for Community Partnerships and Kristina Gomez of VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) to discuss the value of mentoring programs.
Bill Haithcock, Prin. of Harborside Academy, a Gates Foundation 'Delta' school that uses the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound model. Bill will be joined by two students.
Beth Ratway, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, is Dwayne's guest.
RUSD Interim Superintendent Jackson Parker and Chief Financial Officer David Hazen. Both assumed their posts within the last several weeks. Linda hosts.
Prof. Harry Brighouse of UW-Madison and State Rep. Cory Mason of Racine discuss a new version of the Wisconsin Idea applied to public education. Dwayne hosts.
Ann Lang, Special Assistant to RUSD's Chief Academic officer. A discussion on early childhood education and curriculum. Joyce Gregg hosts
Darcy Mohr and Becky Spika from the Racine Public Library will highlight the 75th anniversary of Pre-school Story Hour and the importance of reading for educational development in children. Joyce Gregg will interview.
Darcy Mohr and Becky Spika from the Racine Public Library will highlight the 75th anniversary of Pre-school Story Hour and the importance of reading for educational development in children. Joyce Gregg will interview.
Dr. Todd Price of National Louis University brings us up-to-date on No Child Left Behind, the federal law governing American public education, which is currently up for revision by Congress.
Marguerite VandenWyngaard, Acting RUSD Superintendent. She'll discuss the new school year in light of Dr. Hick's departure. Linda hosts.
Bernie Bellin, Administrator, and Rhonda Puntney, Youth Services and Special Needs Consultant at the Lakeshore Library System in Waterford, will discuss the activities of the system and its staff as they support public lib
Dr. Bryan Lewis will discuss the health careers programs available at UW-Parkside, including the school's new Applied Health Sciences major. Dwayne hosts.
Kenosha School Board member Marc Hujic. There's a lot to talk about, what with plans gelling for a new high school referendum and some recent administrative tussles. Terry hosts.
Professors Nancy Blair and Michael Dickmann of Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, recently authored the book "Leading Coherently--Reflections from Leaders Around the World." Professor Blair will discuss the qualities
Bob Peterson, a Milwaukee Public Schools 5th grade teacher and co-editor of a locally-based, well-respected educational journal, "Rethinking Schools." Dwayne hosts.
Rex Rukavina and Guy Gregg discuss the Lighthouse Brigade Marching Band Summer Program in Racine. Joyce Gregg hosts.
Three Carthage College "Target Language" teachers who've been teaching first-year language students this past school year. They are Wen Wei (Chinese), Ana Lopez (Spanish) and Ania Werth (German).
Dr. Kelly McFatter, Dir. of Teacher Preparation at UW-Parkside. She and Dwayne will discuss the impact of the No Child Left Behinid on teacher education. The law is up for renewal this year.
Host Joyce Gregg speaks with two of the three Racine School Board members who've just completed the first year of their three year terms. Did expectations match reality?
Deb Davidson, Exec. Dir. of Advanced Technology Centers at Gateway Technical College, is Dwayne's guest.