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The Best of Our Knowledge #1724: Learning Through Play and Expanding a Prison Learning Program

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan, Jesse King

Published October 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

Giant Scrabble tiles at Hasbro Game Park, part of the Strong Museum’s recent expansion

On this week's The Best of Our Knowledge: With a massive, multi-year expansion project finally completed, staff and educators at the Strong Museum of Play are eager to welcome new and returning crowds. And after two college-in-prison programs in New York hosted by private universities collapsed earlier this year, Bard College will pick up the slack.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.

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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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Jesse King

Jesse King is the host of WAMC's national program on women's issues, "51%," and the station's former Hudson Valley bureau chief. She has also produced episodes of the WAMC podcast "A New York Minute In History."

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