#1686: Field Trips and the Peace Corps| The Best of Our Knowledge

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published January 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

Instructor Kat Morehouse engages a group of fourth grade students visiting the New York State Museum in Albany.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, public school students are seeing the return of an exciting tradition – the school field trip. Jody Cowan will bring us more.

The Peace Corps is sending its first deployment of volunteers around the world since the lockdown of 2020. Host Lucas Willard will speak with a recent graduate preparing for her two-year tour.

And a storybook is helping young children affected by the war in Ukraine.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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