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Fri, May 3 2013
Catching Up On Two Regional Stories
Our co-production between KUOW's The Conversation and Think Out Loud begins with a look at two top stories from our region.
Mon, Feb 11 2013
Students Protest Standardized Test
Portland Public School students are waging a campaign to boycott a state-mandated standardized test.
Mon, Nov 26 2012
Making HIV Tests Routine
New federal recommendations say everyone from age 15 to 65 should be tested for HIV.
Thu, Sep 6 2012
Writing Requirement
Oregon high school students will now have to pass a writing test in order to graduate. What changes will this mean for the state's public schools?
Tue, Oct 11 2011
Digital Literacy for Kids
Cathy Davidson talks about her new book, Now You See It, and shares her views on how the education system nees to be digitally retooled.
Fri, Aug 5 2011
Where are We Failing our Kids?
Deborah Meier has spent nearly five decades as an educator — from preschool to college. We'll get her take on what she thinks is missing in this country's education system.
Wed, Jun 29 2011
The Nature of Intelligence
How is intelligence linked to memory?
Tue, May 31 2011
Writing Assessment
What would be lost if Oregon's standardized writing exam were cut?
Wed, Aug 6 2008
Schools Left Behind
Did your school get the passing grade?
Mon, Aug 4 2008
Unschool
Would you, or do you, unschool your children?
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Essential Skills for the Real World (or College)
What do you think of Oregon's new graduation requirements?
Tue, Apr 29 2008
Homeroom Economics
How much is a teacher worth?
Mon, Feb 18 2008
TAG, You're It!
Are TAG programs serving the students they aim to, or leaving them bored?
