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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.

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

News Analysis: October 15, 2007

posted on October 15, 2007 at 1:01 PM

News Analysis: October 15, 2007 Fun is a big industry to the state, but it’s seldom viewed as an important sector of the economy. Other sectors of the economy demand our attention as well tonight, and to help us address those matters, Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio news joins us.