Mentoring Program Aims to Help New Iowa Teachers
Cedar Rapids joins about 40 districts in a state grant program to establish mentor support for novice teachers. Linn-Mar Superintendent Joe Pacha says mentoring reduces discontent and may curb high attrition, noting teaching’s difficulty and the need for guidance as Iowa reports about 17 percent of teachers leave after one year and nearly 30 percent within three years.
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Suspect's pregnancy no secret in Tama County case
Nicole Plum 17 of Chelsea faces first degree murder charges in the death of her infant girl found Feb 4 beneath a water tower in Chelsea. The newborn died from ligature injuries and exposure, with signs of burning. Plum is hospitalized and will be turned over to Tama County authorities after release.
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UI lobbyist sizing up Bush team
Iowa City sources note higher education funding may depend on Washington shifts under President Bush. Derek Willard, UI associate VP for research, watches Beltway moves and plans outreach, hoping for favorable federal support amid budget questions. He travels to D C regularly to build ties and gauge the administration’s stance on education funding.
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Iowa guardsmen welcomed home after Middle East tour
Staff Sgt. David Crowley of Iowa City and 400 family members cheered as guardsmen from Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry returned to Dubuque after five months in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. They had been stationed at Fort McCoy Wisconsin.
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