posted on February 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM
As society changes so must our schools. What worked a generation ago may not work today. Joining us to explore what needs to be done and how to do it are some Iowa educators.
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posted on May 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Full Program: Childhood obesity is the topic on this episode of The Iowa Journal. We travel to Grundy Center to experience the school's PE4Life program and the Global Forum For Physical Education.
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posted on May 20, 2010 at 11:47 AM
In Grundy Center, a northeast Iowa school changes the way they do physical education in an effort to promote healthier lives.
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posted on May 20, 2010 at 10:01 AM
What exactly are schools teaching in kindergarten and first-grade music classes? This shows some examples and also points out some hard economic realities.
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posted on May 6, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Full Program: How important is music education in Iowa? Band and vocal programs and educators have been eliminated in some districts this past year because of drastic statewide budget cuts. The Iowa Journal looks at music education – should "rhythm" join the...
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posted on April 26, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Watch full video coverage of President Barack Obama's town-hall meeting at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa on Tuesday, April 27.
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posted on March 31, 2010 at 4:40 PM
The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn.
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posted on March 31, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Full Program: The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn.
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posted on March 31, 2010 at 9:59 AM
The Iowa Journal will look at how some Iowa schools are using innovative ways, including the use of virtual reality technology, to help children learn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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posted on September 16, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Judy Jeffrey says the goal is to help every student achieve their highest potential, but the achievement gap indicates some populations of students need to be better served. Jeffrey is the director of the Iowa Department of Education.
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