The trouble with school is too much math
Roger Johanson argues that broadening education to foster clear thinking matters more than math. He cites political influence on curricula, the value of liberal arts, and the need to explicitly teach critical reasoning across subjects to prepare students for diverse careers.
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the Gazette
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Roger Johanson
Coe College
Community letters critique policy and farm trends
A letter discusses Census of Agriculture trends from 1950 to 2022 showing declines in many farm activities and land use. It notes value added hogs and pigs dropped from 84 to 6 percent, dairy and poultry losses, and a shift from pasture to corn and soybeans with pollution implications. It also covers a political note on Iowa traffic cameras and Sen Zaun’s stance.
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Gazette
Senate
Iowa
Sen. Zaun
Zaun
Guest Column on Capitol Follies and Faith in Democracy
Norman Sherman surveys the Jan. 6 Capitol events and a rising belief in conspiracies among Republicans. He recalls Rep. Andrew Clyde’s “normal day” remark, cites a Washington Post poll, and warns that distrust may fuel autocracy as voters head to elections. Sherman, Coralville politics veteran, urges scrutiny and civic vigilance.
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Andrew Clyde
Georgia
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Trump
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U.S
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Odessa
Tex
Antifa
BLM
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Sbury
Garry Trudeau
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
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