http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm A weekly look at education issues important to mid-Missouri this week. en-us 2008 KBIA News: Exam news@kbia.org http://www.kbia.org/news/images/education.jpg http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:50:32 +0000 No Access Missouri is expanded ... and, "Class Dismissed." Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM051208.mp3 How foreign language can help a child's brain develop ... and, the limits of memory. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 5 May 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM050508.mp3 The Columbia School District's budget, and "Class Dismissed." Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM042808.mp3 How personality may affect success in online classes, and a Q and A with "Teacher of the Year" nominee from MU. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM042108.mp3 Challenges for a new elementary school in Columbia, and debate over the most effective methods for teaching reading and writing. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM041408.mp3 The full interview with Columbia School District Superintendent Phyllis Chase. Accompanies "Exam" from 04/07/08. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/Chase_Web.mp3 Checking in with Columbia School District Superintendent Phyllis Chase. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM040708.mp3 Professionals becoming teachers, banning cell phones, and "Class Dismissed." Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM03108.mp3 Traffic at Grant Elementary. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM032408.mp3 Cyber bullying, and the Battle of the Books. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM031708.mp3 Behind-the-scenes at Les Bourgeois. By KBIA's Sara Wittmeyer. Web extra compliments KBIA's "Exam" from 03/10/08. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/winextra31008.mp3 Wine-making, and Mizzou's new viticulture degree. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM031008.mp3 Reducing the public school system's budget in Columbia, building libraries in Africa, and "Class Dismissed." Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EXAM030308.mp3 Two Education Related Bills in the Missouri General Assembly. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDU022508.mp3 Addressing bomb threats in schools, astronaut simulation at Hickman High, and UM System President Gary Forsee's first day on the job. Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDU021808.mp3 The "For All We Call Mizzou" campaign, and "Class Dismissed." Hosted by KBIA's Catherine Wolf. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDU021108.mp3 The Columbia Public School District takes a vote...a possible principal shortage in the Columbia Public School District...and, Parents as Teachers. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED121007.mp3 Dropping the "- Columbia," a Rock Bridge Rhodes Scholar, and bringing the male role model back into school. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED120307.mp3 Teens working to end racism and violence ...and efforts to prevent staph infections in Mid-Missouri schools. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED112607.mp3 Curbing college students' illegal music file sharing. Hosted by KBIA's Andrea Chalfin. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED111907.mp3 Making MU more "veteran friendly." Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED111207.mp3 Resuming classes after the loss of a professor...and, women in physics. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED110507.mp3 Remembering Dr. Julius Thompson...and enrolling African American students in medical school. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED102907.mp3 A variety of issues in education. Hosted by Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED102207.mp3 Locations for Columbia's third high school, fire safety for kids, and facial jewelry. Hosted by Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED101507.mp3 Educational priorities in the legislature... teacher pay raises... and teaching non-English speaking students. Hosted by Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:08:00 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED100807.mp3 Columbia's new learning community...campus gambling...and Boonville Alum returns. Hosted by Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED100107.mp3 The debate about stem cell research on campus, and performance based pay for teachers. Hosted by KBIA's Kryssy Pease. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDWEEK0924.mp3 The Missouri Assessment Program, and Science Saturdays. Hosted by KBIA's Andrea Chalfin. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED091707.mp3 The National Math Panel and Communication with College Students. Hosted by KBIA's Janet Saidi. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:20:00 CST KBIA Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDWEEK0910.mp3 Education Week is on hiatus for the summer. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 14 May 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED514.mp3 College, graduation, and being an alum. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 7 May 2007 17:20:00 CST Erika Thomas Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED507.mp3 It's all about elementary school kids---music and Adventure Club. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED430.mp3 A new program that connects students with nature...and a transgendered professor at MU. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED_ED0423.mp3 Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse...and a door-to-door campaign for the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED416.mp3 The Columbia School District gets ready to sell 60-million-dollars of bonds ... and how local schools are trying to stop bullying. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 9 Apr 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED409.mp3 Columbia voters will say yes or no to a school bond issue...and one MU professor moves here from South Africa, just to teach. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED402.mp3 School board elections are two weeks away...and a walking school bus. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED326.mp3 MU's presidential search ... and Stephens College recruitment efforts. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED319.mp3 The expansion of college disability services ... a College of Education forum discusses school violence and bullying ... and historian David McCullough returns to the birth-state of a well-known subject, Harry Truman. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED312.mp3 An MU Professor helps at-risk students succeed, and the city of Columbia's visioning process zeroes in on education. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/EDWEEK226.mp3 Snow days mean days off for kids, but more work for adults ... and, kids read aloud to some very non-judgmental listeners. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED219.mp3 Listen to Governor Matt Blunt read from The Giving Tree ... hear from Columbia Schools Superintendent Phyllis Chase ... and learn about plans for a new Catholic high school. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED212.mp3 We've all heard of fire drills and tornado drills, but now schools have begun doing intruder drills ... also, a look at a documentary done by Rock Bridge High School students about their art projects. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:20:00 CST Sarah Ashworth Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED205.mp3 A story about differences in math curricula across the nation and an overview of the controversial Spellings Commission Report, which outlines the future of higher education in the United States. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1204.mp3 A story about the Teach for America program ... and an MU technology guru answers questions about the relevance and importance of university e-mail. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1120.mp3 A story about another Missouri college looking into a name change ... and a program that partners MU students with Columbia elementary students. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1023.mp3 A story about a college professor who encourages his students to find and develop their passions ... through research. ... And how MU researchers are helping the Missouri wine industry. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1016.mp3 A story about mobile classrooms in the Columbia Public School District ... and an experiment at Field Elementary that has boys and girls in different classrooms. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1009.mp3 A new way for parents to save money for their children's college education ... and a story about a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help preschool students from rural areas of Boone County. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ED1002.mp3 A story about the growing number of college students enrolling at universities across Missouri ... plus, the opening of a new Christian school in Jefferson City. That, and a look at how Missouri school districts are fighting teen drug use. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed925.mp3 A story about the creation of a new Homeland Security Minor at the University of Missouri ... plus, how college students cope with stress. And a new twist on the old-fashioned potluck supper. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:21:32 CST Mike Taylor Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed918.mp3 A story about Latino immigrants becomes required reading for MU freshmen. Plus, non-native English speakers are getting an education in Columbia Public Schools. All that, and what all exactly goes behind getting a good graduation speaker. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 8 May 2006 17:21:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed508.mp3 One category you don't want to be at the top of: a report finds a Missouri college has one of the worst racial climates in the country. Plus, in the wake of last month's special math and science summit in Jefferson City, local science educators go online to get in touch. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 1 May 2006 17:21:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed501.mp3 Lawmakers in Jefferson City propose increased spending on higher education, but at the same time, they struggle to come to a compromise on how to use the MOHELA money. Plus, struggling to make ends meet as a teacher in a rural school district: why some North Callaway teachers are taking second jobs. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:21:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed424.mp3 The new frontier in high school vocational classes, and Columbia is on the cutting edge. Plus, a statewide conference this week will address the suddenly-timely topic of how this country educates the children of Latino immigrants. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:51:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed417.mp3 School children across Missouri are taking the MAP test this week, and while that puts pressure on all schools there are some schools facing more pressure than others. Plus, speaking of the MAP test, in two years time kids may not be taking it. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:31:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed410.mp3 On the eve of local elections, KBIA takes a final rundown of school board races and ballot measures that could affect the future of several mid-Missouri school districts. Also, Jefferson City Public Schools may have found a solution to a high dropout rate. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 3 Apr 2006 17:31:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed403.mp3 There's more to a college Spring Break than beaches and bars. How some mid-Missouri students spent an "alternative" Spring Break along the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. Plus, members of a Jefferson City church take a leap of faith and start their own school. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:11:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed327.mp3 The old parenting wisdom says if you want to give your children a love of books, you should read to them every day. But a new MU study shows some kids may just be born with it. Plus, African-Americans in this country are still struggling to get to college. Local efforts are now underway to boost the numbers. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:23:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed320.mp3 A new proposal in Jefferson City has some people wondering about the future of higher education spending in this state. A national report shows all states will face tough funding decisions in the near future. Plus, Missouri teachers take their agenda to the state capitol. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:23:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed314.mp3 It's President's Day, but KBIA doesn't have the day off. In this edition of Education Week, we look over recent efforts to teach Arabic in mid-Missouri. Also, the ultimate smoking ban in Jefferson City. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:23:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed220.mp3 With growing concern over the state of math and science education in the US, KBIA talks with a foreign exchange student from India about her different experiences in her homeland and the US. Also, Missouri falls short when it comes to AP testing. http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:23:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed213.mp3 A look at student reaction to recent proposals to sell the state-run student loan agency MOHELA. Also, a look at increasing teacher salaries. Just how important is money for a first-year teacher? http://www.kbia.org/news/education.htm Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:23:32 CST Kyle Palmer Education Week journalism, media 00:07:30 http://real.jour.missouri.edu/content/kbia/ed206.mp3