#1718: A Big Shakeup at a Small College and Connecting Agriculture to Academics | The Best of Our Knowledge

August 25, 2023 00:28:28
#1718: A Big Shakeup at a Small College and Connecting Agriculture to Academics | The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge
#1718: A Big Shakeup at a Small College and Connecting Agriculture to Academics | The Best of Our Knowledge

Aug 25 2023 | 00:28:28

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Show Notes

The conservative takeover of a small liberal arts college in Florida has drawn eyes from across the country, as the state’s Republican Governor, Ron DeSantis, runs for president.  

A program in New York aims to get more school staffers connected with local farms.  

And a U.S. Senator is pushing for student loan forgiveness for teachers.  

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