Strong staying power in Iowa literary harvest
A Memorial Day weekend gathering in Iowa City marked the Golden Jubilee of the University of Iowa Writers Workshop. Hundreds of writers celebrated Paul Engle, co founder of the program and a central figure in its growth, while reflecting on Iowa’s role as a nurturing yet expansive literary home.
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James O Freedman recalls Iowa Writers Workshop legacy
President James O Freedman notes the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop milestone under Paul Engle and successor Jack Leggett. He cites poems such as Heartland and Ancestral Iowa, the Memorial Day tribute, and the program's 50 year growth plus a pledge to continue flowering for another half century.
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Teaching-quality at core of conflicts over school reform
Ross Klongerbo of Manchester teaches language arts at Maquoketa Valley High School in Delhi and serves on a state language arts task force. The piece argues that teacher certification and standardized testing are debated, with reforms tied to salaries and standards, while stressing DNA of sound teaching and curriculum.
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Right Words Misused Notorious Fame Sparking Language Debates
A column argues against using notorious as a synonym for famous and urges readers to preserve precise word meanings. It cites Col Gaddafi Linda Evans and Michael Deaver as examples and warns of erosion in phrasing if distinctions are lost.
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Aquino Reveals Long Rise to Philippine Presidency
An exclusive Parade interview with Corazon Aquino traces her path from political newcomer to nation’s leader. Aquino discusses challenges, alliances, and the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent to the presidency.
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