How were the children of the world in 2013? On this edition of A Public Affair we reflected on the status of the world’s children as we approach 2014.
Monday, June 9th — Friends of Silverwood Park
This is the first Monday of the Summer Pledge Drive – But the program will be a discussion by Kyle Richmond and the Friends of Silverwood Park, a 300 acre park to be devoted to sustainable agriculture education that is being planned for southeast Dane County by the Dane County Parks Division with other partners like the city […]
Author Ann Bausum
Ann Bausum is an author who writes books for young people that help them discover the drama and significance of stories from history that may barely be presented in their textbooks. Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Hip-Hop Artist Makes a Difference with 'Rappin' Ricky'
At a time when violence and racism seem to dominate our cultural landscape, stories of people putting their talents toward the good of others feel particularly crucial. That’s the path rapper F. Stokes has chosen to take with his new educational project, Rappin’ Ricky.
Rethinking Classroom Misbehavior
Does it make sense to impose the harshest treatments on the most challenging kids? Are we treating chronically misbehaving children as though they don’t want to behave, when in many cases they simply can’t? These are some of the questions Katherine Reynolds Lewis asks in her latest profile of psychologist Ross Greene. On Tuesday, August 4th, host Carousel Bayrd talked with Lewis on this and Greene’s approach to addressing misbehavior in children.
Community Shares Change-Maker Award Winners!
Community Shares of Wisconsin presents its Award Winners on the Access Hour! This year’s Community Change-Maker Award Winners are: – M Adams from Freedom Inc. M is a community organizer, a movement builder, and a mentor for emerging young leaders – Melanie Ramey from League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Voting rights are Melanie’s passion: […]