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Shows tagged as: testing

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?

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