Education
On the Line – education
Standardized testing... school overcrowding... teacher pay. WBHM's listener call-in program 'On the Line' tackled The State of Education in Alabama.
Kenyan Student Group
UAB has a very visible international student population at the graduate level -- but increasingly, more undergrads are coming from other countries. And the largest group of foreign undergrads comes from - of all places - Kenya. WBHM's Roseanne Pereira spoke with UAB student Pauline Kamau about her efforts to bridge the divide between the US and the African nation.
International Women
Ever since September 11, 2001, enrollment of foreign graduate students in U.S. schools has been in decline. Until this academic year, when there was a slight uptick in the numbers. Foreign students play a vital role in higher education, particularly in some of the sciences, where they serve as researchers and instructors at higher rates than American-born students. The students are mostly male, and some bring with them families from their home countries. The transition to a new culture can be a challenge for many wives, as WBHM's Roseanne Pereira reports.
No Child Left Behind: Year 4
No Child Left Behind has been on the books now for four years and the jury is still mixed on its success. A new study released this week by the non-profit independent group Center on Education Policy finds that NCLB, as it's known, is having a significant impact on students and educators. On the one hand, schools are more effectively using test data to adjust teaching. At the same time, though, they're reducing instructional time in other subjects to make more time for reading and math.
The Learning Game
It's always seemed like a game to get children to learn. But the trend inside the classroom has been moving away from the traditional 'lecture and retain' methods and more toward educational programs that kids are likely to be interested in. Many of today's computer programs feature games that inspire competition and success. And that seems to be teaching a lesson to adults, as WBHM's Steve Chiotakis reports.
Asperger’s Syndrome: the Kids
Aspergers Syndrome is a mental disorder that only recently has been widely identified. As the rate of diagnosis increases, parents of young children with Aspergers look for resources. Reporter Donna Francavilla profiles a new choice in Birmingham.
Special Education
Walk into any classroom in America - and chances are there'll be at least one special education student. You may not be able to pick him or her out of the crowd. His disability could range from dyslexia or attention deficit disorder to cerebral palsy. It used to be these students were segregated from the general school population, but legal changes beginning in the mid-1970s brought special education students into regular classrooms. It used to be called 'mainstreaming', but today's buzzword is 'inclusion.' Parents fought hard for it, but as WBHM's Tanya Ott reports - despite significant gains they say it's still a battle.
No Child Left Behind
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Teacher Shortage
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SciGirls
Research shows that by the time girls enter high school their interest and self-confidence in scientific pursuits has dropped dramatically. One Alabama summer camp aims to spark an interest in science among girls. Amanda Shaw reports.
Brown-vs-Board 2: Resegregation
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Pharmacy’s Prognosis
The pharmacy industry is rapidly changing, with new technology, and a shift in the types of students who apply to pharmacy school. Tanya Ott reports.
Music Therapy
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Minority Research Day
UAB hosts its first Minority Research Day today. Organizers say it's a chance to highlight the work of minority scientists -- both graduate students and faculty. It also helps in recruiting new minority faculty to Alabama. Mona Fouad, director of UAB's Minority Health and Research Center, talks with Tanya Ott about the challenges of attracting African-American and Hispanic students and faculty.
Fall Break
The semester is half over and children have been hard at work. They’ve earned more than a weekend’s respite. At least, that’s the feeling of the nine Alabama school districts, including Jefferson and Shelby County, that have included a fall break in their school calendar for this year. It’s the third year for fall breaks […]
Youth Workforce Development
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Scholar’s Bowl
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Child Care Crunch
Carol Pierson is a fighter. After escaping a violent marriage, she fought to get off welfare and find a good job at a local university. ‘I work in the human genetics department. I’ve been there a little over 2 years. I love my job. I enjoy working there.’ After taxes, health insurance and mandatory retirement […]
40 Years of Civil Rights
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School Fees
Tatnisha McTerry and her kids have settled into the morning routine.10-year-old Detrick and 11-year-old Justin scrub their Michael Jordan tennis shoes till they shine. “It’s 6:55 boys! Six-55! You’ll be rushing to catch the bus in a minute.” McTerry is playing catch-up financially. Registering four kids for public school has made a real dent in […]
The Black College Challenge
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Remembering a Martyr
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Talewaggers
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Techno-schools
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