Services like Uber and Airbnb allow consumers to save a little money on travel here and there. But this new kind of work is also reshaping the way we look at employment. We explore the gig economy with a researcher. We also learn how Wisconsin students are faring on standardized test scores.
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The Sharing Economy And The Future Of Work
More people are using apps like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb to find work, but the work isn’t consistent, according to a new study examining the sharing economy. We look at why that’s happening, and explore how this type of work is reshaping the way we look at employment.
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Wisconsin Reading, Science, Math Proficiency Hovers Around Forty Percent
In the 2017-2018 school year, roughly 40 percent of Wisconsin students scored as proficient or higher on reading, math and science assessment tests. That number hasn’t changed much in the past few years. We take a look at what the numbers mean and what this looks like from teachers’ point of view.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Arun Sundararajan Guest
- Scott Kirst Guest
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