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Discussion of Iowa's Natural Heritage

posted on October 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM

The Iowa Journal explores Iowa's role in the preservation and conservation of the state's and the nation's natural heritage.

Impact on society of drop-out rate and a program that could improve graduation rates

posted on September 16, 2009 at 6:02 PM

Judy Jeffrey talks about the impact on society when children don't finish school. She describes one avenue the state of Iowa is taking to increase the likelihood students will graduate. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Strategies to improve student achievement

posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Judy Jeffrey describes some strategies for providing support for students and teachers in Iowa. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Research guides development of school leaders

posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM

Judy Jeffrey talks about research that indicates the behaviors school leaders can develop to help improve student achievement. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Reasons for changes in education

posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Judy Jeffrey describes how the current economic conditions and the Iowa core curriculum are factors driving changes in education. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Personalized learning and Iowa core curriculum

posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM

Judy Jeffrey talks about the future of education and how personalized learning and the Iowa core curriculum can help students learn and connect that learning to the real world. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.

The Iowa Journal: Iowa Principals' Stories

posted on September 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM

The Iowa Journal looks at how effective school leadership in Iowa can help increase student achievement.

Iowa News Analysis: May 14, 2009

posted on May 14, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Iowa Journal host Paul Yeager discusses news of the day with Radio Iowa news director Kay Henderson.

Discussion of Autism in Iowa

posted on May 14, 2009 at 5:41 PM

Autism affects one in every 150 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control. This program examines the needs of families in Iowa and asks how the state can best meet those needs.

The Iowa Journal Autism in Iowa

posted on May 14, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa

posted on March 18, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills.

Discussion: Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa

posted on March 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills.

World Class Schools - Finland and Canada

posted on January 29, 2009 at 10:45 AM

The Iowa Journal examines how education in Iowa compares to some of the top school systems in the world. Featured on the program will be visits to schools in Finland and Alberta, Canada, by The Des Moines Register as part of their World Class Schools series.

World Class Schools - Judy Jeffrey and Linda Lantor Fandel Discuss

posted on January 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM

The Iowa Journal examines how education in Iowa compares to some of the top schools in the world. Judy Jeffrey, Iowa Department of Education Director, and Linda Lantor Fandel, deputy editorial-page editor The Des Moines Register discuss aspects of world-class education with Paul Yeager.

Jessie Field Shambaugh and the Roots of 4H

posted on January 7, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Jessie Field Shambaugh was an educator and innovator in the early 1900s in Iowa. She is said to have been the 'mother' of 4H. Iowa Public Television gathers first-hand stories from people who knew her, including her daughter and a 107-year-old former student.

Iowa News Analysis: September 25, 2008 Sally Mason's Review, Economic Bailout, & Early Absentee Voting

posted on September 26, 2008 at 12:39 PM

David Pitt of The Associated Press talks about University of Iowa President, Sally Mason's, Board of Regents review; the impact of the economic bailout on Iowa and the first day of early absentee voting.

Iowa News Analysis: July 31, 2008 - Education, Flood Recovery, Candidates

posted on July 25, 2008 at 4:17 PM

Host Paul Yeager and Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio discuss Barack Obama's recent visit to Cedar Rapids, local government response to Iowa flood recovery, and an upcoming Board of Education study on school consolidation.

The Dream Act - Politics and Immigration Reform

posted on June 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM

Iowa needs workers, and immigrants want to fill that need. This episode examines the ways the state can encourage legal methods of importing the estimated 300,000 people needed to continue business as usual.

Muscatine Community College: Educating the Future

posted on March 17, 2008 at 2:42 PM

Iowa community college officials claim nearly 90 percent of their graduates stay in the state. The schools help expand local economies and help elevate the fortunes of their graduates. We visit Muscatine Community College to see their setup and talk with students and faculty in the community college system.

Discussion: The Role of Community Colleges in Iowa

posted on March 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM

Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, talks about how community colleges respond to the workforce needs of area businesses and students looking to begin their post-secondary education. Bob Mundt, President of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the successful role of community colleges to train the future workforce.

News Analysis: February 21, 2008

posted on February 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the legislature's action on a bill to ban smoking in public places with host Paul Yeager.

Author-Columnist Leonard Pitts Discusses Politics and Civil Rights

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Pulitzer winning Miami Heard columnist Leonard Pitt Jr. addresses a number of topics ranging from the Obama surge to life in the U.S. since 9-11.

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Governor Chet Culver's endorsement of Barack Obama, education spending and concerns with the Iowa economy are topics covered by Dave Pitt of Associated Press.

Technology's Effect on Education

posted on February 1, 2008 at 3:59 PM

The use of the Internet and all the devices it spawned as well as some stand alone gadgets has been a boon to modern education. But the devices are not solely employed to tap that knowledge. As filmmaker Woody Allen once said, "I believe in the power of distraction." Today's student population nearly embraces the power of distraction.

Multitasking and Issues with Communication in the Digital Age

posted on February 1, 2008 at 12:40 PM

Michael Bugeja from Iowa State University and Jan Bartlett from the University of Northern Iowa discuss the issues that multitasking brings to today's world.

News Analysis: January 21, 2008

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses issues facing the first week of the Iowa legislative session with host Todd Mundt, including funding for community colleges and the bottle deposit program.

Student Debt in Iowa

posted on January 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM

David Miles, president of the Iowa Board of Regents and board member of the Iowa College Student Aid Commission, and Jim Sumner, senior counselor, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for Grinnell College discuss the financial issues facing Iowa's college students.

The Davenport Promise

posted on January 15, 2008 at 11:01 AM

One Iowa community is developing a plan to help pay for student's tuition. It's called the Davenport Promise. Supporters of the plan believe it also offers the city a tool to reverse the out-migration of young families to the suburbs. Longer term it could provide Davenport with a better educated workforce.

News Analysis: January 7, 2008

posted on January 7, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Here now to give us her take on the news that lingers after all the candidates have boarded their planes or buses is Jeneane Beck of “Iowa Public Radio” news.

Adult Literacy in Iowa

posted on November 22, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Ann Murr is the director of Drake University’s Adult Literacy Center, one of a number of facilities in the state that help people learn to read. Among the others are Centers in each of Iowa’s community colleges. Alex Hilson is a student at the Drake Center.

Not As Simple As ABC

posted on November 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Carey Hamilton at 42 years old is learning to read. It's the second hardest thing he's ever done. The hardest thing was to admit that he couldn't read. But Carey is not alone according to a 1996 estimate where Portland State University concluded that 13% of all adult Iowans were illiterate.

Wind Energy Education

posted on November 10, 2007 at 4:28 PM

Ideally located in Iowa's windy northwest, Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, is helping the growing workforce needs of the wind energy industry. The college developed one of the first training programs of its kind in the nation. Meeting the needs of students, enrollment in the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology two-year degree program, has grown rapidly.

News Analysis: October 29, 2007

posted on October 29, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Jeaneane Beck discusses student debt, arming campus security, campus naming rights and the latest polls from caucus goers in Iowa with David Yepsen.

Entrepreneurship in Iowa

posted on October 9, 2007 at 12:00 AM

David Hensley, executive director of the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa, and Maureen Collins-Williams, director of the University of Northern Iowa's regional business center/SBDC discuss Iowa's growing entrepreneurial culture with Todd Mundt.

John Pappajohn (Extended Interview)

posted on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 AM

In this web-exclusive extended interview, John Pappajohn discusses his entrepreneurial beginnings, his successes, and his hopes for the future of small business in Iowa.

John Pappajohn on What Makes an Entrepreneur

posted on October 5, 2007 at 3:08 PM

With a personal fortune estimated at a half a billion dollars, he is giving much of it away. John Pappajohn is sharing his vision by financing five entrepreneurial education centers in the state. Since their inception a decade ago, the centers have produced nearly three thousand business startups in Iowa.