Monday on Lake Effect: Helping MPS Students With Literacy Skills, Sustainability at Marquette

Monday on Lake Effect:

Lake Effect goes back-to-school, as students around the region get set for another academic year. We learn how older adults are helping MPS students with literacy skills. Then, why education reform advocates might do well to look to the experience in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. We’ll learn about new sustainability initiatives greeting students at Marquette University this year. And some insight into what makes a great teacher.

Guests:

• Heather Aschoff, MPS; Samantha Garrett; RSVP program; Keith MacGaffey, Rosalie Greco, and Evelyn Ray-Cowan, RSVP Tutors
• Sarah Carr, author Hope Against Hope
• Kyle Whelton, Marquette University Student Government
• Lauren Boyd and Maggy Olson, Milwaukee College Prep
• Mark Siegrist, essayist​

Segments:

• Local Seniors Go Back To School To Help Kids Read
• Hope Against Hope: Questions About Education Reform
• Marquette Steps into New Academic Year "Greener"
• Award-Winning Educator Shares Secrets to Successful Teaching (Including Hugs)
• Essay: Rodeo Pants