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Partnering for Solutions
Urban challenges present new opportunities for the School of Education

These days, urban school districts must confront a plethora of challenges. The issues facing at-risk students - poverty, ethnic and cultural differences, language barriers, limited educational support in the home, learning disabilities and lack of success models - are further compounded by budget constraints.
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Education Alumni Newsletter - Spring, 2003

A Note from Dean Salina Shrofel

Spotlight
Five-year grant brings positive behavior support to Iowa schools

In Brief
SOE students mentor young writers, Drake honors two educators at alumni dinner, Glasser leads seminar on student success, and more.

Profiles
Student Amber Clapp, Dr. Marion V. Panyan, and alumna Phyllis M. Staplin.

Alumni are everywhere
Whenever the opportunity arises, I like to say to students and faculty, "Look around you! What do you see?"

Partnering for Solutions
Urban challenges present new opportunities for the School of Education

Programs at a Glance
The School of Education serves as a community resource through a variety of programs.

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