Education is an important issue, not only for families with children, but for
the community and its future. “Education Matters” is a roundtable
discussion program devoted exclusively to identifying problems in our schools,
finding solutions, and providing information helpful to both parents and teachers.
“Education Matters” is co-hosted by three individuals with strong backgrounds
in education: Terry Lawler is co-founder of E&L Educational Enterprises,
providing tutoring and education consulting services; Dr. Dwayne
Olsen, a retired member of U-W Parkside’s Teacher Education
Department; and Dr. Steve Brown, a full-time Professor of
Educational Leadership, specializing in Educational Law at Northeastern Illinois University,
former member of the Salem School Board, and also serves as
part-time producer at WGTD. Rejoining the "Education Matters" team of hosts
is Linda Flashinski, former member of the Racine Unified School Board and
former Director of Communications. Linda also has been active in the community,
working with a number of organizations.
The program airs each Saturday morning at 10:30. When the show is broadcast
live, listener questions and comments
are taken on the air, giving virtually everyone a voice on “Education
Matters.”
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Terry Lawler
Dwayne Olsen
Steve Brown
Linda Flashinski
Education
Matters Topics:
Mar. 6: Dr. Bruce Joffe,
Executive Director of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Center of
Southeastern Wisconsin, along with the two Youth Outreach and Program
Coordinators, Nick Knebel and Meaghan Hupp, will be joining WGTD “Education
Matters” host Linda Flashinski for a discussion of the work of the Center. The
mission of the LGBT Center is to provide a safe and supportive environment
through which LGBT individuals, their families, friends and allies in Racine,
Kenosha and surrounding counties can access needed community, educational,
social and health-related services. Through unique programming, activities, and
events, the Center seeks to foster awareness, acceptance and support for LGBT
people in southeastern Wisconsin.
Nick and Meaghan, two high school students
working with the Center as Youth Coordinators, will be discussing various youth
outreach projects and how students can participate in important initiatives.
Dr. Bruce Joffe and the students will also discuss the renewal of a chapter of
“Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays” which supports the people whose lives
are impacted by LGBT issues. What is the role of the Center? What can be done
to assist young people in understanding themselves? How can adults and parents
assist young people to be more accepting of themselves and others?
Mar. 13:
Judith Warner, author of "We've Got Issues: Children & Parents in the Age of
Medication." Terry hosts.
