A Milton elementary teacher started a group for her neighborhood to decorate their windows with colorful paper hearts, and it’s since gone nationwide. We talk to her about the response. We also hear an argument for not trying to recreate the classroom setting at home. Plus, we’ll look at a number of problems being reported with absentee ballots in last Tuesday’s statewide spring election.
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Issues With Absentee Ballots In Wisconsin's Spring Election
There are a growing number of issues with Wisconsin’s spring election, including ballots that were supposed to go to voters but were never delivered and issues with the postmark on some absentee ballots. We’ll take a closer look with WPR’s state capitol reporter.
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Started In Milton, The Happy Heart Hunt Club Spreads Positivity Nationwide
The Happy Heart Hunt Club on Facebook has inspired thousands across the counry to decorate their windows with colorful hearts and artwork. We talk with the Wisconsin teacher who started the group as a way to spread positivity during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Parent Explains Why She's Not Teaching Her Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic closing schools, parents are now having to serve as teachers for their children. Our guest says that while she’s making a good-faith effort to have her sons do their homework, she explains why she’s refusing to recreate school for them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Laurel White Guest
- Leslie Brissette Guest
- Jennie Weiner Guest
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