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Iowa Floods 2008 - Kids' Reactions

posted on June 26, 2008 at 3:24 PM

Iowa Floods 2008 - Kids' Reactions Natural disasters, like tornadoes and floods, can take an emotional toll on adults and may be even more traumatic to children. The Iowa Journal takes a look at a group of Cedar Rapids children taking a break from dealing with the flood by having "fun". Studio guests will discuss how adults can help children deal with their emotions after the initial crisis is over.

Tags: floods educators parents emergency post-traumatic stress Cedar Rapids Iowa-storms-08 kids

Muscatine Community College: Educating the Future

posted on March 17, 2008 at 2:42 PM

Muscatine Community College: Educating the Future 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.

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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.

Tags: education educators college students adult literacy job market economy Iowa legislature manufacturing Council Bluffs

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.

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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.

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Technology's Effect on Education

posted on February 1, 2008 at 3:59 PM

Technology's Effect on Education 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.

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News Analysis: October 22, 2007

posted on October 22, 2007 at 1:01 PM

On the edge of the news are some findings that are disturbing. The "Associated Press's" David Pitt is with us to explain.

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Technology in Education

posted on December 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Technology in Education Find out how technology is impacting the way students learn.

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