Smart Talk
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Want to learn to climb trees? Penn State course has you covered.
August 26, 2022 17:42 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWe all climbed trees as kids. Often, our parents would warn “get down from there, you’re going to fall.” They probably didn’t know there are proper and safe ways to climb trees and that one could make a career out of climbing trees. Penn State University has a one-of-it’s kind tree climbing school that trains would-be climbers in safety and the fundamentals of tree maintenance. It is in Harrisburg for the first time. Jim Savage, an Assistant Professor of Arboriculture at Penn State has been ...
How will Pa. benefit from infrastructure bill?
August 26, 2022 17:40 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPennsylvania is in line to receive $17.8 billion dollars as part of the $110 billion dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden last November. Most of that money will go toward upgrading or repairing roads and bridges, but public transportation, safe drinking water, electric vehicle charging stations and expansion of broadband also have been earmarked for funding. Since an infrastructure package was approved after years of debate, the public hasn’t h...
How can one train a dog, breed dogs, adopt, and pick the right dog for their family?
August 25, 2022 19:25 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAccording to the American Kennel Club there are a total of 200 dog breeds; with so many options many people don’t know which breed to pick that will be the best fit for their family. After purchasing their animal owners tend to struggle with the training process. According to Pet356 94% of respondents to their survey reported that they do at least some training with their dog at home and only 6% believed their dog to be perfectly trained. Janet Edwards, Owner of Stateline Canine and Briann...
F&M poll: Pa. voters support abortion rights; Shapiro, Fetterman lead
August 25, 2022 19:16 - 21 minutes - 20 MBBy a large margin, Pennsylvania voters support abortion rights according to the latest Franklin and Marshall College poll that was released today. 52% say abortion should legal under certain circumstances while 37% say it should be legal under any circumstances. 59% opposed amending the state Constitution to say there is no constitutional right to an abortion. This is the first F&M poll taken since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade – the 1973 decision that legalized abortion na...
PennDot offers drivers with suspended licenses a reprieve
August 24, 2022 18:21 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBPoints on one’s driving record go to those who have violated certain motor vehicle laws in Pennsylvania. A driver who accumulates a level of points can have their driver’s license suspended. The Pennsylvania department of Transportation is giving some of the those drivers a reprieve and an opportunity to get their licenses back. Penndot’s Press Officer, Driver and Vehicle Services, Diego Sandino tells us about it. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/list...
Why and how are scientists trying to de-extinct the Tasmanian Tiger?
August 24, 2022 18:18 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe tiger, has always been a well known beast of the jungle. It’s the largest living cat species and is ranked as one of the top five deadliest mammals because of their immense physical strength. Until recently, when talk of a new scientific experiment began to trend, most didn’t know that there was once another tiger breed that walked the face of the earth, the Thylacine, which is commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger. This animal is known for having dark stripes across its back, like the...
Hazing back in the spotlight after recent incident in Middletown
August 24, 2022 18:16 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMiddletown’s football program has been one of the most successful in the state over the last few years. The Dauphin County borough takes a lot of pride in their Friday night football games. But Middletown has been shaken and many Central Pennsylvanians appalled by an alleged hazing on the football team. Middletown School District Superintendent Chelton Hunter said in a written statement: “Cell phone video, taken by players, shows a group of students restraining two of their teammates and us...
Lancaster City 10-year-old and his mom host an art show for good cause
August 23, 2022 17:37 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMost ten-year-old kids find interest in things like the Roadblocks app, Tik Tok, and tv shows. But a ten-year-old resident of Lancaster City had a different kind of interest: to make a positive difference within his community and abroad. Lucas Kreider and his mom, Lauren Kreider, created Peace Kids to the Rescue Art Show and Silent Auction, that they will host on Friday, Sept. 2 at Millersville University's Ware Center, 42 N Prince St. The 4th annual show will feature art donated by over th...
Former federal judge worries a judge will be killed in today's political atmosphere
August 23, 2022 17:35 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBFederal judge Bruce Reinhart signed off on the search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago residence earlier this month. Judge Reinhart signature meant he believed there was probable cause to search for documents that the National Archives says should not have taken to Mar-A-Lago when trump left the White House. Since then, Judge Reinhart has been lambasted by Trump supporters as a partisan and worse yet threatened with violence. Former Federal Judge John Jones is now the Pr...
Visit PA launches TV series featuring Culinary Trails
August 22, 2022 18:08 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFood has connected people for centuries. Last September, the Tourism Office launched four culinary trails, to bring people together in the name of food and spotlight the rich food culture in Pennsylvania. Now, the Tourism Office is preparing to launch an Apple TV series, Stuffed with Steve Ford, promoting the trails hosted by HGTV star and Pittsburgh-Native Steve Ford. Carrie Lepore, Deputy Secretary of Marketing, Tourism and Film, said the TV series will allow them to connect with travel...
The science behind why you have great ideas in the shower
August 22, 2022 18:05 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBWhen do you come up with your best ideas or are most creative? Many of us probably haven’t thought about it but was it when you were in the outdoors or taking a walk – maybe daydreaming? Whether you’re recognized a trend or not, researchers have found there are times when we are more likely to be creative. Stacey Colino writes about the Science of why you have great ideas in the shower for National Geographic and is with us today. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See o...
Psychiatrist who treated mass murderer James Holmes tells her story
August 22, 2022 18:03 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBJames Holmes shot and killed 12 people and wounded 70 others in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater in 2012. The photographs of Holmes the world saw afterwards with dyed bright red hair and eyes wide open left many people judging Holmes fairly or not to be mentally unstable or even seriously mentally ill. In fact at trial, Holmes’ lawyers tried to prove an insanity defense. Dr. Lynne Fenton is a psychiatrist who treated Holmes, was identified publicly and then was vilified for not stopping Hol...
A physical activity study increases mental health of women experiencing homelessness
August 19, 2022 18:06 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen thinking about homeless women most don’t think about their physical health but a new exploratory study by a Harrisburg University delves into that and finds that increased physical activity caused a significant decrease in the number of mentally unhealthy days. According to the Mental Health Foundation, being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good - boosting your self-esteem and helping you concentrate as well as sleep well and feel better. Tonya Miller, assoc...
Should Pa. open its primaries to independent voters?
August 19, 2022 18:04 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBPennsylvania is one of nine states that have closed primary elections. Only Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates to move on to the Fall election. More voters have registered as independents in Pennsylvania than Democrats or Republicans since 2016. There are about 1.3 million registered independents right now. There are two proposals in the legislature that would open the state’s primaries to independent voters. We’re joined on today’s program by David Thornburgh, Chair of Bal...
What's going on in today's car market and how can one navigate it?
August 18, 2022 18:33 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIt's been known that when you leave the lot of a car dealership with a new car, the value of the car depreciates immediately. However, in today's car market the tables have turned in the favor of used car owners. According to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, used car prices are up nearly 40% from last year. New cars are only up by 12%. Ivan Drury, Edmunds' senior manager of insights, said we have got to this place because of a depletion of inventory and microchips, and COVID-19 pro...
Author Beth Macy talks about drug overdose crisis in Raising Lazarus
August 18, 2022 18:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe nation’s attention has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two and a half years. Covid disrupted our lives in so many ways, including isolating us for long periods of time and shutting down much of what we counted on for essentials like food or health. At the same time, a drug overdose crisis raged. More than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year – 15,000 more than the record set in 2020. Best-selling author Beth Macy’s latest book is Raising Lazarus – Hope, Just...
Central Pa.'s first pooled 401k plan launched
August 17, 2022 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSmall businesses that don't have many employees have struggled to offer retirement plans -- often because starting a retirement package from scratch can be expensive. The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019) that became law last year, created a new type of 401(k) called pooled employer plans that allows multiple employers to join one single retirement plan. Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber have partnered for the...
Consumer Expert talks about the benefits of thrifting and how to use it to beat inflation
August 17, 2022 18:25 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn honor of National Thrift Shop Day, which is celebrated today, many plan to support their local thrift shops and raise money and awareness for charitable organizations. During the eighteenth century, before thrift stores existed, old clothes given to younger siblings, would be recycled as furniture stuffing, or sold for money. The Salvation Army and Goodwill were launched in the late 1800s and early 1900s to provide immigrants with clothing and give people an opportunity to give used clo...
Streaming services are taking over. What's the future for cable and movie theatres?
August 17, 2022 18:23 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWith so many streaming service options, cable, movie theatres, and conventional ways of consuming content is becoming less popular. According to Grand View Research, since the start of the COVID-19, subscriptions and viewership has increased across all major services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+. The streaming industry is expected to be worth $330 billion by 2030, according to Cloud Wards. On the contrary, according to Cloud Wards, in 2021, 67% of U.S. househo...
What made long time teacher leave the profession?
August 16, 2022 18:50 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen Jake Miller quit teaching last March, he was teaching eighth grade history in the Cumberland Valley School District. Over his 15-year career, Miller taught several subjects in 6th to 12th grade classrooms. But it wasn’t just the 50 percent increase in salary he got when he left teaching, there were several other reasons. And these are issues teachers are facing everyday. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Pa. schools be back to normal this year?
August 16, 2022 18:49 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe last time schools were what can be described as normal was in March 2020. That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and disrupted education like never we’ve ever seen before. Online classes, to mask or not to mask students, and politics have had roles. Two-and-a-half years later, a new school year is about to begin in Pennsylvania. Schools probably will never return to that early 2020 normal but what will they look like this year? We’re joined by Mark DiRocco, Executive Director and Sherr...
Dauphin County author overcomes challenges from learning disabilities
August 15, 2022 18:24 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMany kids deal with challenges when starting elementary school like finding new friends, adjusting to new teachers, or understanding new concepts; but some deal with those challenges and additional ones that are presented because of learning disabilities. According to the world health organization, About 15% of the world’s population lives with a disability, this includes about 93 million children and 720 million adults with significant difficulties in functioning. Jeremy Mutzabaugh, Dauph...
PennLive journalists report state lawmakers subpoenaed in 2020 election probe
August 15, 2022 18:20 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSince the Congressional Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol began hearings earlier this year, there have calls from Democrats and others for the Justice Department to conduct a criminal probe of former President Donald Trump and his allies’ alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 president election. There were criticisms of Attorney General Merrick Garland for not moving fast enough or even confirming a criminal investigation was underway. ...
Company that plans for Christmas decorations now
August 12, 2022 18:14 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt’s August – temperatures have been in the 90s for the past week. Schools haven’t opened yet and the football season and crisp fall weather are a few weeks away. But there’s a local business that wants their customers to start thinking about the holidays and specifically Christmas decorations. It’s called simply enough – Christmas décor of Harrisburg and we’re joined today by the company’s owner – Nikos Phelps. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listen...
COVID-19 caused students to struggle, here's how they can get back on track
August 12, 2022 18:11 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAs kids go back to school this year the are confronted with challenges like readjusting to in person learning, making new friends, and a new bedtime schedule after the summer. But a major challenge that some will face, due to COVID-19, is catching up academically to perform on their grade level. According to a study by McKinsey and Company, the impact of the pandemic on K through 12 student learning was significant, leaving students about five months behind in mathematics and four months be...
Philly students talk about ending gun violence
August 12, 2022 18:07 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBMore than 300 people have been shot to death in Philadelphia in 2022. 497 were killed in shootings last year. The numbers are rising too. A group of students from Philadelphia descended on the state capitol this week demanding action on gun violence in Pennsylvania. We’re joined by two of them today – Emely Seda and Danay McNeill, along with Hillary Do, Executive Director of the organization, PhillyBOLT. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Grocery store eliminates food desert in Reading neighborhood
August 11, 2022 18:41 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBIdeal Food Basket, a fresh produce grocery store, opened last Tuesday; with the long-anticipated snipping of their red ribbon a neighborhood food desert in Reading was eliminated. The family-owned grocery store provided the first 100 shoppers with a complimentary grab bag stuffed with free groceries and a $10 coupon for their next visit. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, 10 percent of the approximately 65,000 census tracts in the United S...
Beagle rescue and other animal welfare issues
August 11, 2022 18:39 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBLast month, some four-thousand beagles – puppies and adults – were rescued from a facility in Cumberland, Virginia where they were being bred to be used in medical research. They are now on their way to being adopted from shelters and partners across the country, including at least seven here in Pennsylvania. The Humane Society of the United States is helping to coordinate the rescues and adoptions. It’s just one of the animal welfare issues we’ll discuss today with Kristen Tullo, Executive ...
Writers' camp and what we can learn about storytelling
August 10, 2022 18:48 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHippoCamp: A Conference for Creative Nonfiction Writers is an annual event produced by independent/volunteer-run Hippocampus Magazine. It will take place this weekend, August 12-14, in Lancaster. Storytelling is a big part of writing and today, we’ll learning a little bit about how to tell or write a story. On Wednesday's Smart Talk Donna Talarico, founder, Hippocampus Magazine & Books and Jamie Beth Cohen, Author and Storyteller (Best Storyteller in Lancaster, 2021). Support WITF: https...
A Lancaster County art school brings Art Recess back
August 10, 2022 18:44 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen thinking about recess most think about children, but the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design’s Center for Creative Exploration has given recess a new twist. Art Recess, which started in 2019 prior to a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, provides adults with two and a half hours to work an art project of their own or an assigned art project while enjoying their packed lunch. The college of art and design believes this opportunity gives adults something better to do than “doom scrolling at ...
America's changing media consumption
August 10, 2022 18:43 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBHow and what kind of media Americans consume has changed a great deal in the last decade. The time spent watching TV, listening to radio, reading newspapers and magazines are all down while the use of mobile devices is up by 250%. At the same time, with so many choices for content, a polarized nation often goes to the media where they hear news or opinions that agree with their own – increasing the polarization. With us today's Smart Talk to discuss these changes and their impact is Aliso...
Outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania is serious business
August 09, 2022 18:06 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBOne of the bright spots of the COVID-19 pandemic is that more Pennsylvanians went outdoors for recreation. There's no reason to believe they'll stop either. At a time when many were home from work and didn't want to be stuck indoors, adults and children visited state parks, hiked on trails, camped, swam or explored. And they spent money according to the U.S. Department of Commerce -- almost $12 billion on outdoor recreational activities. State government took notice and hired the state's f...
How to stay safe from lightning
August 09, 2022 18:04 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThree people were killed and a fourth critically injured when lightning struck a tree they were standing under last week in Washington D.C. Fatalities from lightning strikes don’t happen often – sometimes up to two dozen people a year are killed and multiple fatalities are even more rare. Scientists say there could be more lightning strikes as the climate changes. Chris Vagasky, Meteorologist, Lightning Data and Safety Specialist, National Lightning Safety Council. Support WITF: https://www...
How can millennials and others relieve themselves from back pain?
August 09, 2022 18:02 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBMost would assume that back pain is an issue that older people deal with but back pain in young people has been very common due to poor posture, heavy back packs, exercising improperly, technology habits, and more. According to the good body, 30% of children and young people experience back pain, beginning in childhood.Dr. Andrie Joseph, primary care sports medicine physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, joins us today to provide us with some insight on the issue. ...
Why the cancellations and delays in air travel this summer?
August 08, 2022 17:54 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB2022 – but especially the summer of 2022 – has been marked by major disruptions in air travel. More than 120,000 flights have been cancelled since Memorial Day and one in five flights have been delayed. There are several reasons for the problems and other air travel topics that we’ll discuss today with Tim Edwards, Executive Director at Harrisburg International Airport Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
STEM connector event at LVC shines spotlight on STEM education
August 08, 2022 17:51 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM. In today’s economy and especially with a view toward the future, STEM is and will be much more important and even essential for the jobs and careers that will make up what is now the information economy. STEM Learning Ecosystems brings together several partners from education, business and others to improve STEM opportunities. There will be a STEM workforce development connector event tomorrow at Lebanon Valley College. STEM Outreach...
How can you protect yourself from Monkeypox and prevent transmission?
August 08, 2022 17:49 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJanuary 2020 was the last time the United States declared a public health emergency and that to Covid-19. Now there’s a new virus on the scene, Monkeypox, that has caused the United States to have the largest outbreak in the world. At the end of last month, the Biden Administration declared Monkeypox to be a public health emergency, as there are more than 6,600 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in 48 states as of June 28th, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus...
Baseball card collecting makes a comeback
August 05, 2022 17:43 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA rare 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card from the superstar’s rookie season is expected to sell for more than $10 million at auction later this month. It would be the top price ever paid for a card. 20 years ago, there were a lot of people who dreamed of getting rich from the cards they collected. The market was flooded with cards and card collecting as a hobby seemed to lose its popularity. But it has made a comeback. Tomorrow is Tops National Baseball Card Collectors Day. Chris Dreisb...
Remains of Revolutionary War soldiers unearthed along Delaware River
August 05, 2022 17:40 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB245 years after the Battle of Red Bank, along the Delaware River in New Jersey, remains of soldiers from the Revolutionary War have been found. So, the skeletal remains of up to 12 believed to be German Hessian soldiers have been uncovered. To tell us more about this unusual find is Dr. Jan Janofsky, Red Bank Battlefield Park Director Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is Featl Alcohol Syndrome and is it under diganosed?
August 05, 2022 17:37 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBPregnant women are warned not to drink alcohol or smoke because it may harm their babies. Unfortunately, there are too many that don’t heed the warnings or drink when they don’t know they’re pregnant. Sometimes, it does have an impact on the baby’s brain and development. Drinking can result in fetal alcohol syndrome. It’s estimated that up to five percent of the babies born are on the fetal alcohol syndrome spectrum. Some medical professionals say it is underdiagnosed. Others have gone as fa...
Chocolate Chip Cookie
August 04, 2022 18:20 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBDid you know that there is a popular myth that America’s favorite dessert, the chocolate chip cookie, was invented and became popular on accident? In the 1930s Ruth Wakefield invited the Chocolate Crunch Cookie recipe in the Toll House Inn, which was a popular restaurant in Massachusetts that she owned with her husband. There are popular myths from Wakefield unexpectedly ran out of bakers’ chocolate or nuts for a regular ice-cream cookie recipe and, in desperation, replaced them with chunks...
Social Justice Quilt
August 04, 2022 18:12 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBA class of Harrisburg third grade students created a social justice quilt last year with hopes to bring awareness and make a change. This year the quilt, which was created by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School students, has been displayed at the MLK City Government Center in Harrisburg. The quilt consists of fabric squares, where each child depicted themes around identity and social justice. JoAnn Baldwin, a third grade teacher at the Episcopal school, called the class who participated in thi...
How to take care of plants, flowers and lawn during heat wave
August 04, 2022 17:57 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWe’re in the middle of a heat wave and high temperatures could be in the 90s for the next week or so. The grass is brown, leaves are falling off the trees, flowers are wilting and gardens are dry. So, how do you take care of what’s growing in the ground during the middle of summer? Erica Shafer is Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bead Fest comes to Lancaster for the first time
August 03, 2022 18:56 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAfter a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Bead Fest is back and will be held in person this year for the first time in Lancaster. August 17th through the 20th , Bead Fest will celebrate 20 years of existence at the Lancaster Marriot in Penn Square, 25 South Queen St., and plans to bring shopping, educational workshops, vendors, and more. With an expectation of about 4,000 attendees for this year's Bead Fest, Katie Hacker, content manager for Interweave said she knows it will be special beca...
60 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet
August 03, 2022 17:59 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat is a hero? The definition of the word is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. As we’re growing up, there are people we look at as heroes. Who are they? Do we hold those people as heroes as adults – maybe changing our views about old heroes and adopting new ones? Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe have updated a book they wrote years ago 50 American Heroes every kid should meet is now 60 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet. D...
What does Pa. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting mean?
August 03, 2022 17:57 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trauma surgeon decries gun violence
August 03, 2022 17:53 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIt has become almost a Monday morning ritual in Central Pennsylvania – the reports of the murders and shootings from over the weekend. The gun violence doesn’t just happen on weekends but it seems to be more prevalent on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It used to be that most shootings occurred late at night or in the early morning hours, but now it’s not unusual to hear gunfire in broad daylight or an innocent person being hit in the crossfire or by a stray bullet. Most of the shootings are...
What books are Central Pennsylvanians reading this summer?
August 02, 2022 19:24 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBFrom time to time on Smart Talk, we form a panel to recommend books to read on summer vacations or books to give as gifts during the holiday season. Now during the height of summer, we wanted to check in to see what books are most popular right now or the titles that people are talking about. With us is on Tuesday's Smart Talk was Alex Brubaker, the Book Buyer and Program Coordinator at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg as well as the director of the Harrisburg Book Festival. Suppor...
Survey shows most Americans aren't concerned about lung cancer -- even though it's the leading cause of cancer deaths
August 02, 2022 19:20 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Pennsylvania and the nation. It’s estimated more than 11,000 Pennsylvanians will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022 and almost 6,000 will die of the disease. However, a new nationwide survey finds that only 40% of Americans are concerned they may get lung cancer and even fewer have talked to their doctor about their risk for the disease. Deborah Brown, the Chief Mission Officer at the American Lung Association appeared on Tuesday's S...
State-owned universities providing training for child care workers and employers during time of crisis
August 02, 2022 19:17 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBChild care was already unaffordable for 63% of parents. Half of families live in child care deserts. One in 3 working families struggle to find child care. Only 10% of the supply of child care is quality. That’s from a recent article in Forbes Magazine quoting several sources and were from before the COVID Pandemic. The situation has only gotten more dire as many child care facilities closed and some didn’t re-open. Quality child care is expensive where it exist, there aren’t enough child ...