Articles by Marisa Wojcik

Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Noon Wednesday: Higher Education Opportunities And Disparities

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 12:00pm
Completing college substantially improves living standards, according to a report from the Center on Wisconsin Strategy, but there are also increasing racial disparities in Wisconsin's higher education system. Laura Dresser of the research group explains its findings.

What Does It Mean To 'Clean' Milwaukee's Voter Rolls?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 7:00pm
The Wisconsin Elections Commission reactivated voters who were previously removed from voter rolls in Milwaukee. Here & Now details ths electronic system that played a role in the removals, and Milwaukee elections official Neil Albrecht explains what it means for the city.

Noon Wednesday: Elected Officials On The Job, On The Campaign Trail

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 12:00pm
How do elected officials divide their time between their elected job and an election campaign? Scott Gordon of WisContext talks about his closer look at the rules, or the lack of them, governing this question.
Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce

The Complexities Of Fostering An Inclusive Workforce In Madison

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, September 24, 2018 - 11:35am
The state of Wisconsin's efforts to attract and retain a younger workforce are coinciding with a growing public reckoning in Madison and surrounding Dane County with the fact that many of its minority residents don't necessarily experience the city as welcoming or inclusive

What's The Incentive To Move To Rural Communities?

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 7:00pm
A young woman in Mauston shares her concerns about what is in place to attract young people to move to rural communities.

Fast Facts: School Referendums In 2018

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 7:00pm
Wisconsin voters prepare for another round of school referendums as districts around the state seek funding for building projects and other expenditures.

Noon Wednesday: The Intersection Between Flooding And Groundwater

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - 12:00pm
What happens underneath the surface of the earth during times of flooding? Mike Parsen, a hydrogeologist with the Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey, explains the relationship between rain and groundwater.
Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce

Attracting Diverse Talent To Workplaces In Madison

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, August 31, 2018 - 7:00pm
With Wisconsin seeking to attract and retain young talent, do young people want to come or stay? What about people of color? Latino Professionals Association board chair Tania Ibarra and Madison Common Council president Samba Baldeh discuss equity in the workplace.

Noon Wednesday: A High School Movement To Stop Gun Violence

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 12:00pm
Tatiana Washington, a senior at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, is an organizer for 50 Miles More and Team Enough, student organizations with a national focus that seek to change gun laws. She discusses the work of these campaigns.

Fast Facts: UW System Funding For Outcome-Based Goals

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Marisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 7:00pm
The UW Board of Regents approved a funding plan for the UW System as it faces declining enrollment.