Newsline Podcast

Teacher shortage is not uncommon problem

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:05:25 +0000

Sharon Iorio, dean of the College of Education at Wichita State University, says the current teacher shortage in America is not significantly different from those faced throughout our nation’s history. Although the challenges are many, Iorio is optimistic that the need will be met.

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Political conventions — Informative or infomercial?

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:09:22 +0000

Ken Ciboski, a political scientist at Wichita State University, says that, although most people don’t pay a lot of attention to political conventions, there are still some reasons why they’re held.

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Teachers, parents talk too fast for young children

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:53:25 +0000

Ray Hull, an audiologist at Wichita State University, says many young children find it hard to understand what teachers are saying because most teachers talk too fast.

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Marriage isn’t always smooth after the honeymoon

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:45 +0000

Jodie Hertzog, a sociologist at Wichita State University, says life after the honeymoon doesn’t always go as smoothly as newlyweds hope.

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Expert considers the YouTube-ification of politics - June 28, 2008

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:18:42 +0000

Amy Mattson Lauters, a pop culture and communications expert at Wichita State University, comments on the pros and cons of YouTube in a presidential year..

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Nursing shortage continues with no end in sight - June 16, 2008

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:40:25 +0000

Juanita Tate, chair of the School of Nursing at Wichita State University, explains why the nursing shortage is likely to continue for awhile.

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Yankees show a costly side of superstition - June 10, 2008

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:23:00 +0000

Greg Buell, sports psychologist at Wichita State University, looks at the issue of superstition and when it becomes harmful.

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Will gas prices drive people away from taking a vacation? - June 2, 2008

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:22:05 +0000

Janet Harrah, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, comments on the impact of rising prices on summer vacation plans.

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College grads may find solid job market despite economy - May 15, 2008

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:33:43 +0000

Jill Pletcher, director of career services at Wichita State University, says job prospects for college graduates are generally good.

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Does repeating a grade help or hurt kids? - May 8, 2008

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:25:58 +0000

Kim McDowell, early childhood educator at WSU, looks at the pros and cons of repeating a grade in school.

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