If you’re a fan of Dr. Seuss classics like “The Lorax,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” you’ll soon have one more book to add to your collection. A Seuss biographer gives us the story behind the new book, and helps us look back at the life of the legendary author. Then we speak with the author of a new report showing that Wisconsin schools have the highest rate of suspension for black students in the country.
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Wisconsin Suspends Its Black High Schoolers At The Highest Rate In The Country
A new report shows that Wisconsin high schools suspend black students at the highest rate in the country. Milwaukee public high schools in particular stuck out, with a suspension rate of 33 percent for all students, three times the national average.
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With New Dr. Seuss Book on The Way, Looking Back On The Legend
One book, two book.
Old book, new book.
A newly-discovered Dr. Seuss book will be published later this year. A Seuss scholar talks about the author’s influence, and what to look for in the new release.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Daniel Losen Guest
- Erin Richards Guest
- Philip Nel Guest
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