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Erika Bullock on considering factors that influence learning

UW-Madison School of Education professor Erika Bullock describes how the daily necessities of life — from family and food to housing and health — can impact how children learn in classroom settings.

By Murv Seymour | Here & Now

March 3, 2026

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Erika Bullock on how necessities of life can impact how children learn in classrooms.

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