Articles by Alana Watson

Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

National Study Shows Wisconsin's Rural Students Still Face Inequity

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Nov. 7, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.
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Many students in rural areas in Wisconsin and across the country are still facing inequity, according to a new study from the Rural School and Community Trust, a national nonprofit that helps rural schools and communities.
Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

2019-20 Flu Season Could Hit Wisconsin Early

Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Oct. 25, 2019 | 5:55 a.m.
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With the 2019-20 flu season right around the corner — and possibly hitting the state early — public health officials want Wisconsinites to take the right precautions to protect themselves against the virus.
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Summer Camp Reunites Siblings Separated By Foster Care System

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Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Sept. 11, 2019 | Noon
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As groups of siblings sit around a large campfire, they begin to share stories while eating a few snacks. They're starting to make memories that will have to last them until they can see each other again. And for some of them, that could be for a whole year.