The teenage years can be tough for parents and kids and new research from Iowa State University tells us that the consequences of that conflict can linger for decades. On this episode, we learn about Iowa State's Family Transitions Project. It is one of the nation's most extensive longitudinal studies of family life. We talk with Iowa State University professor Tricia Neppl and doctoral student Jannatul Ferdous Zinia about the program and a recent study that came out of the project about tension between parents and their children. Then, 'Talk of Iowa Summer School' continues with middle school art teacher Rachael Ayers-Arnone. Her 'artist autopsy' project gives students a chance to study an artist and practice their style.
Lucius Pham
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Iowa Public Radio
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Author and mindfulness coach Becky Schmooke discusses her new book on leadership and a teacher reflects on the importance of National History Day. -
The Midwest Newsroom is examining the effect that shorter school weeks are having in communities across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. We invite you to share your opinion using the form in this article. -
While some school district leaders report positive immediate outcomes, there is limited research to show how shortening the school week affects student learning and socialization — or how parents tackle child care and work schedules.
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The second legislative deadline for lawmakers to get most bills approved by a committee is coming up at the end of this week. -
One of the state's largest school districts is looking at restructuring to cover the loss of COVID-19 relief money. -
As children savor the last few weeks of summer, teachers are in a rush to transform their classrooms into a fun, welcoming environment as cost-effectively as possible.
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Jazz musician Gabriel Espinosa is retiring as director of jazz studies at Central College this spring, but his music career is far from over.
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On this encore episode, education professionals discuss the teacher shortage across the state.
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Summer break is over and kids are going back to school. The only thing some classrooms need now is a teacher. Schools across the country are putting together bonus packages to attract the educators they need.
