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5/11/09 Columbia Public School Interim Superintendent Jim Ritter is proposing to raise salaries by 1% for many district employees, despite the fact the district is expected to face a multi-million dollar shortfall next year. KBIA's Sean Powers sat down with Missourian reporter Kim Tran to get the specifics on the proposal. Also, a look at Parents as Teachers, a program where parent educators visit families at home. They work to prepare children for school, beginning at birth and sometimes even before. Finally, conflicting views on the new "requirement" at MU's Journalism School, to have incoming freshmen purchase an iPhone or iTouch.

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. (Pictured left: Students learning at Arrow Rock)

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.

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