Iowa weighs mandatory teaching proficiency test
The Gazette reports that Iowa faces debate over requiring all future teachers to pass a standardized proficiency exam after newly minted graduates posted unexpectedly low scores. Peter Hathaway, a Sioux City principal and chairman of the Iowa Board of Education, weighs in on licensing standards.
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Iowa Board to Debate Licensure Test at Jan 16 Meeting
At the January 16 session the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners will revisit whether licensure should require a test. The December debate showed division on scores and the desire for students to pass an exam before student teaching, with a suggested minimum above the national norm.
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Magnetic navigation system brings dream to reality at University Hospitals
Dr. Matthew Howard II helped pioneer the Stereotaxis Niobe Magnetic Navigation System now used at University Hospitals. The $2 million device, one of 11 worldwide, combines Siemens fluoroscopy with magnetized catheter control to move through vessels remotely, reducing radiation exposure for physicians.
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Mad cow disease testing begins at Ames lab
The U S Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories near Ames, Iowa, handled samples from the nation's first confirmed mad cow case. The test now used as most reliable for bovine spongiform encephalopathy was developed here in the early 1990s. Jim Roth of Iowa State University cites Ames as central to U S animal health.
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Third Washington herd quarantined over mad cow link
The USDA announces a third Washington state herd quarantine after a cow traced to a Canadian donor herd linked to mad cow disease. Some quarantined cattle may be destroyed to prevent exposure or calm public fear as agencies coordinate response.
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Spanglish Infiltrates Mainstream At Los Angeles Table
In a muggy Sunday scene at the Duenas home near Los Angeles a mix of Spanish and English shows in casual talk about a car theft and everyday hospitality. Francisco Duenas a 26 year old housing counselor serves watermelon and water as relatives chat about daily life and theft.
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What is Spanglish and its roots in California
Spanglish is a blend of Spanish and English used by bilingual Hispanics. It has grown through weekend gatherings and casual chatter, with fluid mixing that many accept as normal. The language has been a staple in California Hispanic life since non Spanish settlers arrived in the 19th century.
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