ISEA: November 2007

What's In Focus?

In 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. Email us your feedback!

November 2007

In Focus, Episode 15

ISEA's Excellence in Education Award winner is Blake Hammond. He's a 6th grade science teacher at Merrill Middle School in Des Moines. Tracey Kelley talks to him about how he has taken the lead on several innovative projects in his school.

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In Focus, Episode 14

Connie

This week, Tracey Kelley has the word on a new teacher mentoring program in the pilot stages. It's called Journey to Excellence, and Tracey talks to Connie Richardson about the motivation behind the program, and the program's goals.

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