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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
posted on June 26, 2008 at 3:24 PM

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
posted on December 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Find out how technology is impacting the way students learn.