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exam 2009 archive

KBIA News brings you Exam, a weekly look at education issues important to mid-Missouri. Hosted by Martin Winkler.

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5/04/09 This week, student filmmakers express themselves at the second annual Silverscreen Film Festival. And, the increasing problem of school bullying has one Missouri legislator wanting to make explicit anti-bullying policies in public schools. Hosted by Martin Winkler.

4/27/09 Today, Exam looks at how the historic town of Arrow Rock celebrates Home School Day. We also look at how students in elementary, middle and high school are substituting the traditional Map tests for End of Course Assessment Exams. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler.

4/20/09 Today we look at new technologies as an MU student, who had her identity stolen, has state lawmakers looking to tighten security on computer hackers. And we talk with MU associate professor and researcher, Dr. Joel Epstein, who is researching and developing a video game to teach children what happens to their bodies during drug use. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler.

4/13/09 Today we take a look at how a new bill passed by the Missouri House of Representatives puts a cap on the amount of fat and sugar in foods sold in public schools. We also talk with MU economics professor Michael Podgursky about his research regarding teacher pay and teacher quality. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler. (Pictured right: Lunch tray at Hickman High School)

4/06/09 This week in exam, the various different school board races are previewed. We start in Moberly, move to Jefferson City and have a quick preview from other districts around Mid-Missouri. Hosted by Martin Winkler.

3/30/09 Today, Exam pays it forward as we take a look at how the community of Renick is helping its public school pay for new playground equipment. We also look at how one MU sorority is trying to help the community by promoting ethical behavior. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler.

3/23/09 Chris Belcher from Kearney Missouri has been selected to lead the Columbia Public School District. We talk to Belcher about his plans for his new position. Also officials gather to discuss the state of early childhood education policy and research. And researcher from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy and Research Institute go to Washington D.C. to present agricultural research to Congress. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.
(Pictured left: Chris Belcher)

3/16/09 Two long-running educational programs have been cut from next year's budget in Jefferson City. KBIA's Elle Moxley reports on how some of the program's alumni are responding. Also this week, Stephens College residential life will be changing next fall, due to the current economic times. KBIA's Laura Xiao explains. Hosted by KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer.

3/09/09 Today we expand our comfort zone and take a look at the new changes school's are making, such as healthier lifestyles for students and even a new study abroad program for MU students to experience the troubles in Rwanda first hand. We also take a look at a new bill passed by the Missouri House of Representatives that would give schools the option to reduce the number of days in a school week from five to four. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler.

3/02/09 Today we explore issues about diversity. Diversity plays an important role in school, especially in college as many students come from vastly different backgrounds. To make universities more accepting, almost all universities have a policy that keeps university employees from discriminating based on race, sex or creed. Now student groups at the University of Missouri are talking about adding gender identity to the UM system's own non-discrimination policy. And five internationally diverse panelists teamed up at MU recently to discuss the power of storytelling and the impact that narration has in the process of healing those traumatized by war and other disasters. Hosted by KBIA's Martin Winkler.