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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 2016

Page

6

Words matter in Iowa teaching quality

Brooks Landon argues that President Harreld's claim that instructors lack a teaching plan is vague and potentially harmful. He asserts graduate instructor training at Iowa is generally strong, supported by teaching awards and extensive TA development, and calls for precise, factual critique rather than threats.

Bruce Harreld Harrold University of Iowa Harreld Iowa

Letter Writers Seek Third Party As Political Frustration Grows

A reader compares modern politics to Charlie Brown with Lucy's football. He blames both Republicans and Democrats for the current mess and expresses desire for a third party. He adds personal sorrow for grandchildren and resigns to the situation.

Charlie Brown Lucy Paul Ryan Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi

Not all children learn the same way

A letter to the editor argues Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools are judged by government guidelines favoring business metrics over diverse learning styles. The writer, a retired teacher, urges recognition of hands on, creative, and arts education not captured by current standards amid budget cuts.

the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa City

Iowa needs action to protect animals and rethink education metrics

Evelyn Endris argues for broader indicators of student success beyond test scores and urges Iowa to address diet stress and home life affecting learning. She condemns state leaders for weak animal protections and calls citizens and representatives to raise standards and curb animal abuse.

Evelyn Endris Hills Iowa

Ambivalent marriages may dull health benefits of wedlock

Froma Harrop notes a Brigham Young University study finding health risks linked to ambivalent marriages where spouses are inconsistently supportive. Experts suggest unpredictability, not negativity, may drive higher blood pressure. The piece questions marriage as a health advantage amid rising cohabitation.

Brigham Young University Salt Lake City Brigham Young Arthur Aron Interpersonal Relationships Lab Stony Brook University New York Mead

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