Teacher Morale and Pay Reforms to Boost Public Education
Analysis argues strong morale relies on both higher pay and meaningful growth for teachers across states including Iowa. Psychologist Douglas Heath suggests flexible teaching styles and cross disciplinary experience to foster ongoing learning and commitment, while cautioning against politicized coursework and overemphasis on merit pay.
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Douglas Heath
Haverford
Pa.) College
Heath
New York Times
Call to ban public funds in private banks after Bloomfield collapse
The Bloomfield bank failure forced 648 banks to share about 2 million dollars in losses on public deposits. If those funds had been insured or placed in chartered banks, the hit would be lighter. The piece argues banning public funds from private uninsured banks to prevent similar costs and strengthen banking safeguards nationwide.
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Exchange Bank of
Bloomfield
Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Rescue scenario sparks political coup talk in newsroom
Two reporters joked about a hypothetical space rescue of stranded Soviet cosmonauts. One suggested a newsworthy coup if the shuttle could reach the space station, while another replied that Reagan could use the situation to hold the Soviets hostage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Education reform call underlines math science and English needs
The National Science Foundation commission urges upgrading K-12 math science and technology teaching. It cites watered down curricula, varied student abilities, and local control challenges. It calls for better teachers and innovative approaches, noting the computer age demands strong educator quality and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Science Foundation Commission
World Acro-Gymnastics Championship at Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids hosts the world championship of acro-gymnastics this week at the Five Seasons Center. USA athletes join competitors from around the world for two nights of Friday and Saturday events. Organizers urge full attendance to showcase Iowa as a sports-minded state and commend George Nissen for securing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
George Nissen
Mr. Nissen
Thoughts from Eastern Iowans on Local Life
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans inviting expression of views. Harry Sargeant of Cedar Rapids is retired from Wilson Foods and has long served as past president of a public school advisory group and on the Cedar Rapids Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sargeant
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Foods
Birthday Reflections on King Holiday and Privacy Abuses
A Washington recollection recalls the Martin Luther King Jr. era protests and FBI wiretap actions. It notes JFK and RFK officials ordered King’s contacts limited, Hoover’s surveillance, and later Senate debates on a King holiday. The piece argues against privacy violations and praises the holiday passage as a civil rights milestone.
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Washington
Lawyers Committee
Alabama
Martin Luther King Jr
Lotos Club
New York City
J. Edgar Hoover
Martin Luther King
Reagan Justice Department
Senate
Letter Urges Driver Responsibility After Local Collision
A Gazette reader recalls arriving at Blake Boulevard and Crescent Street SE scene of an accident. He commends neighbors, police, fire, ambulance and wrecker crews for swift aid and recovery, praises photographer John McIvor, and urges youth to heed auto accident dangers and consider Iowa City tours in driver training.
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Blake Boulevard
Crescent Street
Blake
John McIvor
Iowa City
Orthopedic
Alice in Wonderland staged at Kennedy High School
A Playtime Poppy production of Alice in Wonderland at Kennedy High School by the Fine Arts Department with the Children's Theater of Cedar Rapids wowed the audience. Gratitude is expressed to director Patti Spencer, staff, and the many young participants.
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King
FBI
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Kennedy High School
Kennedy High School Department of Fine Arts
Children’s Theater of
Cedar Rapids
Patti Spencer
Grisly McRib taunts and tax on newspapers raised
Readers note three quirky items from a column. McRib gristly remarks cited by a restaurant analyst clash with McDonalds strategy. A court case seeks a tax on newspaper sales, with cautions about revenue. A Swisher observer jokes about scuba diving in a barrel.
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Iowa
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Sol Gelb
Morton Janklow
Theodore W. Kheel
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Sen. Helms
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Springville
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