Hear about alternate elementary education models on ‘Route 51’

Wausau Pilot & Review

For some students, the traditional educational model doesn’t always spell success.

New educational models are emerging in school districts throughout the state, with more choices than ever before when it comes to public school programs. Montessori and Waldorf methods offer a different approach to childhood education compared to traditional classrooms, while some districts are focusing on immersion programs that teach lessons in multiple languages. How can parents sift through the choices to determine the best fit for their child?

At 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Sarah Fisher, principal of the Dual Immersion program at the Eau Claire School District; Camomile Nusz, co-founder of Red Granite Elementary Charter School in Wausau and Elizabeth Channel, head of school at Wausau Area Montessori, for a discussion on various educational methods and what makes them unique.

“Route 51” is heard Fridays at 10 a.m. on The Ideas Network stations 101.3 & 91.9/Wausau, AM 930/Auburndale-Stevens Point, 99.1/Stevens Point, 100.9/Marshfield, 90.3/Park Falls, 89.1/Adams-Wisconsin Rapids, 89.9/Rhinelander-Eagle River, 88.3/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7/River Falls and live streamed at wrfw887.com/listen-live.html. It is re-broadcast Fridays at 7 p.m. on 90.9/Wausau. Program archives are available at wpr.org/route51.