Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Hello this is Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, Wisconsin’s hub for professional development for anyone working in out of school time programs and youth serving organizations. It's our mission to help you provide the highest quality care to children and their families. If you wish you had an extra tool going into programming to help guide behaviors in a productive way, wish you knew more about how to provide the whole family with support, or want to enhance your own wellbeing, then this is a home for you. We know what it’s like to feel as if there is never enough time or resources to meet everyone’s needs and we are here to support you through the challenges. Stay tuned as we have conversations with our guests to explore new ideas and strategies that you can use in your work right away.
Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Why Wisconsin Ranks Last and What Programs Can Do About It
In this episode we explore why Wisconsin ranks last in educational equality and what programs can do to address this issue. Special guest Jess Bowers, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, discusses the systemic challenges and disparities faced by marginalized communities. Tune in to gain insights into effective strategies for supporting children and families in overcoming these barriers