Learning from Asian schools a path for U S education
Jessica Mathews argues the United States can gain from Asian classrooms. Stevenson and colleagues compare American, Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese schools, finding gaps widen from first grade with Asians emphasizing effort, collaborative teaching, and structured teacher time.
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Harold Stevenson
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University of Michigan
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Cedar Rapids parking tax idea fuels downtown debate
The editorial weighs a one cent local option sales tax to fund parking where meters and parkade fees could end, shifting costs to downtown workers and retailers. It notes most parkade space is used by all day parkers, the system is self supporting, and a tax approval would require a regional vote. It commends Mayor Serbousek for sparking discussion toward a real solution.
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Larry Serbouser
Nostalgia double feature fades in Cedar Rapids cinema and AMC
Two holiday packages arrive this week in Cedar Rapids. At the Paramount Theatre a free screening of From Here to Eternity celebrates old cinema with cookies and a Joe Abodeely Trio prelude. AMC airs Roy Rogers movies, a Bowery Boys reel, and a 1950s nostalgia block.
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Dale Evans
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Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Noel Coward
Common ground urged at Iowa gun policy hearing
Opinion piece urges compromise ahead of Iowa Legislature study committee on Handgun and Offensive Weapons Law public hearing Monday 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids. Calls for civil dialogue, practical safeguards, and expanded background checks to curb gun misuse.
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Cedar Rapids
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Stegen
Johnson County
Bob Carpenter
Gang Lu
Iowa City
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