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ISEAhttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/enTue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:45 PDTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,IowaEducationIowa State Education AssociationnoISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,IowaIn Focus is our way of keeping you informed about what's happening in Iowa education. Each week, the Iowa State Education Association talks with educational leaders, policy makers, and Association members about everything from student achievement to publiIn Focus is our way of keeping you informed about what's happening in Iowa education. Each week, the Iowa State Education Association talks with educational leaders, policy makers, and Association members about everything from student achievement to public policy. These podcasts let us explore in-depth the issues that matter to all of us. We welcome your comments about the podcast, as well as your ideas for future topics. <a href="mailto:loppenheim@isea.org><u>Email us</u></a> your feedback!http://feeds.feedburner.com/Iseahttp://learfieldcreative.typepad.com/isea/In_Focus_Button_Small.gifISEA_In_FocusIseahttp://feedburner.google.comIn Focus, Episode 28http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/4FRdzBhA0bI/in-focus-episod.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationTue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:45 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-52735568

Chris Bern has a lot of plans as he begins his term as new ISEA president. Tracey Kelley talked to him about those plans for our latest podcast.

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]]>Chris Bern has a lot of plans as he begins his term as new ISEA president. Tracey Kelley talked to him about those plans for our latest podcast. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...noChris Bern has a lot of plans as he begins his term as new ISEA president. Tracey Kelley talked to him about those plans for our latest podcast. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...Iowa State Education AssociationChris Bern has a lot of plans as he begins his term as new ISEA president. Tracey Kelley talked to him about those plans for our latest podcast. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/07/in-focus-episod.htmlIn Focus, Episode 27http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/j2omKA6QI78/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationWed, 28 May 2008 18:02:55 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-50539130

Linda Nelson has seen a lot of schools and talked to a lot of teachers in her four years as ISEA president. This week, Tracey Kelley talked to her about the experience.

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]]>Linda Nelson has seen a lot of schools and talked to a lot of teachers in her four years as ISEA president. This week, Tracey Kelley talked to her about the experience. Download audio We want to hear from you....noLinda Nelson has seen a lot of schools and talked to a lot of teachers in her four years as ISEA president. This week, Tracey Kelley talked to her about the experience. Download audio We want to hear from you....Iowa State Education AssociationLinda Nelson has seen a lot of schools and talked to a lot of teachers in her four years as ISEA president. This week, Tracey Kelley talked to her about the experience. Download audio We want to hear from you....ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/05/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn Focus, Episode 26http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/6p8qr1xRsWY/in-focus-episod.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationFri, 16 May 2008 07:59:15 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-49961666

A lot of education talk has been happening at the state Capitol. Tracey Kelley has a legislative update with ISEA lobbyist Brad Hudson.

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]]>A lot of education talk has been happening at the state Capitol. Tracey Kelley has a legislative update with ISEA lobbyist Brad Hudson. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback or suggestions for future topics.noA lot of education talk has been happening at the state Capitol. Tracey Kelley has a legislative update with ISEA lobbyist Brad Hudson. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback or suggestions for future topics.Iowa State Education AssociationA lot of education talk has been happening at the state Capitol. Tracey Kelley has a legislative update with ISEA lobbyist Brad Hudson. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback or suggestions for future topics.ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/05/in-focus-episod.htmlIn Focus, Episode 25http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/tYsb0kd4ZPI/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationWed, 30 Apr 2008 08:24:30 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-49222220

Imgp03342 Andy Mogle is the Iowa Teacher of the Year, and he's traveling around the state this year, answering questions about issues facing our teachers, students and schools. Tracey Kelley caught up to him for this week's show.

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]]>Andy Mogle is the Iowa Teacher of the Year, and he's traveling around the state this year, answering questions about issues facing our teachers, students and schools. Tracey Kelley caught up to him for this week's show. Download audio We...noAndy Mogle is the Iowa Teacher of the Year, and he's traveling around the state this year, answering questions about issues facing our teachers, students and schools. Tracey Kelley caught up to him for this week's show. Download audio We...Iowa State Education AssociationAndy Mogle is the Iowa Teacher of the Year, and he's traveling around the state this year, answering questions about issues facing our teachers, students and schools. Tracey Kelley caught up to him for this week's show. Download audio We...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/04/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn Focus, Episode 24http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/ZCV0tZ8ezdA/in-focus-episod.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationThu, 17 Apr 2008 07:17:57 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-48589966

Judy Jeffrey It's that time of year when a lot of you are thinking about contract renewal. This week, Tracey talked with ISEA legal counsel Jay Hammond about the process.

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]]>It's that time of year when a lot of you are thinking about contract renewal. This week, Tracey talked with ISEA legal counsel Jay Hammond about the process. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...noIt's that time of year when a lot of you are thinking about contract renewal. This week, Tracey talked with ISEA legal counsel Jay Hammond about the process. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...Iowa State Education AssociationIt's that time of year when a lot of you are thinking about contract renewal. This week, Tracey talked with ISEA legal counsel Jay Hammond about the process. Download audio We want to hear from you. Email us with feedback...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/04/in-focus-episod.htmlIn Focus, Episode 23http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/oJXt2Zb4Qsg/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationThu, 27 Mar 2008 12:06:11 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-47622616

The Iowa Department of Education, along with teams of Iowa citizens, is establishing an ambitious initiative to provide students with a world-class curriculum. The Iowa Core Curriculum (previously called the Model Core Curriculum) gives local school districts a guide to delivering instructional content that is challenging and meaningful to all students. Tracey talked with Director Judy Jeffrey recently to get more details.

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]]>The Iowa Department of Education, along with teams of Iowa citizens, is establishing an ambitious initiative to provide students with a world-class curriculum. The Iowa Core Curriculum (previously called the Model Core Curriculum) gives local school districts a guide to...noThe Iowa Department of Education, along with teams of Iowa citizens, is establishing an ambitious initiative to provide students with a world-class curriculum. The Iowa Core Curriculum (previously called the Model Core Curriculum) gives local school distrIowa State Education AssociationThe Iowa Department of Education, along with teams of Iowa citizens, is establishing an ambitious initiative to provide students with a world-class curriculum. The Iowa Core Curriculum (previously called the Model Core Curriculum) gives local school districts a guide to...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/03/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn Focus, Episode 22http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/5KixGVsPP5w/in-focus-episod.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationThu, 13 Mar 2008 12:48:16 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-46992502

Lee_media_photo_2 Salaries for community college faculty in Iowa have been dropping in the rankings, and that's making it harder to attract and keep the best instructors. Lee Skeens is a psychology instructor at Southeastern Community College in Burlington. He's been studying the issue of instructor salaries, and Tracey Kelley talked to him.

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]]>Salaries for community college faculty in Iowa have been dropping in the rankings, and that's making it harder to attract and keep the best instructors. Lee Skeens is a psychology instructor at Southeastern Community College in Burlington. He's been studying...noSalaries for community college faculty in Iowa have been dropping in the rankings, and that's making it harder to attract and keep the best instructors. Lee Skeens is a psychology instructor at Southeastern Community College in Burlington. He's been studyIowa State Education AssociationSalaries for community college faculty in Iowa have been dropping in the rankings, and that's making it harder to attract and keep the best instructors. Lee Skeens is a psychology instructor at Southeastern Community College in Burlington. He's been studying...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/03/in-focus-episod.htmlIn Focus, Episode 21http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/bXikLifuXh8/in-focus-epis-2.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationThu, 28 Feb 2008 12:06:22 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-46313880

Imgp03852 Education support professionals -- people like secretaries and janitors and bus drivers -- play a big role in our schools. Joann Mackin, the ISEA's advocacy specialist, is working hard to make sure they're recognized for all their work, and Tracey Kelley talked to her about it.

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]]>Education support professionals -- people like secretaries and janitors and bus drivers -- play a big role in our schools. Joann Mackin, the ISEA's advocacy specialist, is working hard to make sure they're recognized for all their work, and Tracey...noEducation support professionals -- people like secretaries and janitors and bus drivers -- play a big role in our schools. Joann Mackin, the ISEA's advocacy specialist, is working hard to make sure they're recognized for all their work, and Tracey...Iowa State Education AssociationEducation support professionals -- people like secretaries and janitors and bus drivers -- play a big role in our schools. Joann Mackin, the ISEA's advocacy specialist, is working hard to make sure they're recognized for all their work, and Tracey...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/02/in-focus-epis-2.htmlIn Focus, Episode 20http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/etQ7tERft3A/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn FocusNational Board CertificationIowa State Education AssociationMon, 11 Feb 2008 19:50:05 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-45482284

Christi Last fall, Tracey Kelley talked to Christi Donald about her work toward achieving national board certification. This week, we've got an update on that story, and an explanation from Christi of what the process was like -- and whether she achieved her goal.

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]]>Last fall, Tracey Kelley talked to Christi Donald about her work toward achieving national board certification. This week, we've got an update on that story, and an explanation from Christi of what the process was like -- and whether she...noLast fall, Tracey Kelley talked to Christi Donald about her work toward achieving national board certification. This week, we've got an update on that story, and an explanation from Christi of what the process was like -- and whether she...Iowa State Education AssociationLast fall, Tracey Kelley talked to Christi Donald about her work toward achieving national board certification. This week, we've got an update on that story, and an explanation from Christi of what the process was like -- and whether she...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/02/in-focus-epis-1.htmlIn Focus, Episode 19http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Isea/~3/uc8Y_RCctZ4/in-focus-episod.htmlIn FocusIowa State Education AssociationMon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:37 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-45141554

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If you have a great idea, but not a lot of dollars -- this week's podcast might help. Tracey Kelley talks to Kris Mesicek, a grant specialist with Des Moines Public Schools. Kris has lots of tips to help you prepare that next grant proposal.

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]]>If you have a great idea, but not a lot of dollars -- this week's podcast might help. Tracey Kelley talks to Kris Mesicek, a grant specialist with Des Moines Public Schools. Kris has lots of tips to help you...noIf you have a great idea, but not a lot of dollars -- this week's podcast might help. Tracey Kelley talks to Kris Mesicek, a grant specialist with Des Moines Public Schools. Kris has lots of tips to help you...Iowa State Education AssociationIf you have a great idea, but not a lot of dollars -- this week's podcast might help. Tracey Kelley talks to Kris Mesicek, a grant specialist with Des Moines Public Schools. Kris has lots of tips to help you...ISEA,education,schools,teachers,teaching,classrooms,Iowahttp://www.ISEAPODCAST.ORG/2008/02/in-focus-episod.htmlIowa State Education Associationnonadult