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In the news: The nation's top private schools are dropping AP courses. But Iowa schools are adding more.
Monday, July 23, 2018
Many private schools are dropping AP courses, but Iowa schools are adding more to help students prepare for success across the state of Iowa. Expanding AP access to students is solidified each year in a ranking of Iowa public and private schools by the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center in the UI College of Education. Read the Des Moines Register story here.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Heather Buckley
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Heather Buckley (BA ’03 Elementary Education, ’12 Principal Licensure).
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In the news: Shifting science standards move away from memorization, focus now on skill development
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Alumna and Noyce Scholar, Magdaly Santos, is committed to teaching science in high-need areas.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Lisa Stevenson
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Lisa Stevenson (BA ’95 Elementary Education, MA ’04 Educational Administration, Ph.D. ’14).
In the news: Professor researching bands at FM prison
Monday, July 2, 2018
Mary Cohen, head of music education, seeks to transform society's attitudes about prisoners through a choir and songwriting workshop at Oakdale, the Iowa Medical and Classification Center.
"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Andrew Branan
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Andrew Branan (BA ’03 History,’04 Certification in Social Studies, MA ’15 Social Studies Education).
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In the news: Teachers adapt to increasing student diversity
Monday, June 25, 2018
Before they can complete their teacher certification, aspiring teachers attending Iowa colleges must spend time working with “diverse groups” of students with “diverse learning needs,” according to the Iowa Code. In one of the least racially and culturally diverse states in the country, finding those classrooms can present a challenge. Read more about what the UI College of Education is doing to...
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Jennifer Redenius
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Jennifer Redenius (’12 Elementary Education).
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In the news: UI leads overhaul of state's K-12 science education
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
With funding from the National Science Foundation, educators at the University of Iowa are revising the science curriculum and recruiting and training teachers to better educate Iowa students in the sciences. “It’s teaching in a way that attaches an Iowa child to real-world relevance,” says Ted Neal, clinical associate professor in the UI College of Education, who’s helping to lead the curricular...
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Science of skateboarding inspires children to learn about physics
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
STEM meets skateboarding in a brand new, game-based exhibit funded by a nearly $1.3 million National Science Foundation grant. The Iowa Children's Museum partnered with the University of Iowa College of Education and the University of Washington to develop "Notion of Motion: Science of Skateboarding."
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