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Feature: World Class Schools

Duration: 05:06

Program: The Iowa Journal #214
Broadcast Date: Jan. 29, 2009

The Iowa Journal examines how education in Iowa compares to some of the top school systems in the world.

This report features visits to schools in Finland and Alberta, Canada, by the Des Moines Register as part of their World Class Schools series.

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Post Date: January 29, 2009

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