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MU anthropologist talks about fieldwork, Russell Elementary students go to university

Lee Jian Chung and Bridgit Bowden — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:02:30 +0000

The MU Department of Anthropology recently hired Napoleon Chagnon, one of the first anthropologists to document the once-isolated Yanomamö (pronounced Ya-No-Ma-Ma) in South America. His research argued that the Yanomamö tribes fought one another for women, leading to disagreements among his peers. Exam spoke to Chagnon about the isolated tribes and his conflicts with the anthropological community.

eMINTS program stresses technology and group learning

Kelsey Kupferer — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:00:35 +0000

Classrooms in New Franklin, Missouri got a visit from members of the U.S. Department of Education.

Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement Jim Shelton wanted a firsthand look at the eMINTS approach to education.

Science program to get more room at Columbia College

Ryan Famuliner — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:13:19 +0000

This week, Columbia College broke ground on a new science building. MU’s Confucius Institute is partnering with a program in the North Callaway school district. Plus, we’ll take you along with a trip through the ‘Mizzou Adventures in Education’ event.

Chinese program taking root at Missouri Military Academy

Ryan Famuliner and Nick Gass and Rachel Rice — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:10:13 +0000

This week, The special project “The China Connection” tells us about a program at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico. Plus, an audio postcard that introduces you to a family that’s “like any other,” but at the same time different.

Mid-MO student's internet fame impacts UCM Chinese program

Ryan Famuliner and Chenfei Zhang and Erin Dismeier — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:52:12 +0000

We’ll introduce you to a Mid-Missouri teen who has become famous for her singing… in Chinese. Plus, we’ll talk to the University of Missouri English professor behind the e-book “Is a college education still worth the price?”

Students learn STEM fields through video games

Ryan Famuliner — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:24:53 +0000

This week on the show, a club at Benton Elementary teaches math, science and technology to students using video games. Plus, we’ll introduce you to the new principal of Shepard Boulevard Elementary in Columbia.

Metro school districts await answers regarding unaccredited districts

Ryan Famuliner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:07:55 +0000

Unaccredited schools in Kansas City and St. Louis could have a huge impact on a number of school districts in each of those metropolitan areas. Plus, teacher tenure could see changes – and we’ll give you the results of the Columbia school board races we previewed the last couple of weeks.

Exam: The rest of the Columbia school board candidate interviews

Ryan Famuliner and Brian Pepoon and Matt Veto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:13:52 +0000

This week on the show, you’ll hear from a couple of the candidates running for the school board here in Columbia. In Tuesday’s election, voters will pick two of the four candidates, who will each serve three year terms.

Camdenton school district agrees to settlement with ACLU

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:01:16 +0000

Camdenton’s R-III school district is paying $125,000 in legal fees and costs as part of a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union over blocking Internet access to websites with information about gay, lesbian and transgender issues, the Associated Press reports.

Exam: Talking with Columbia's school board candidates

Ryan Famuliner and Nick Gass and Daina Schnese — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:10:13 +0000

This week on the show, you’ll hear from a couple of the candidates running for the school board in Columbia.