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Meet two Iowa teachers working to make students passionate about science

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Students are back on campuses across Iowa. The Gazette's higher education reporter Vanessa Miller joins the program to go over several issues related to higher education in Iowa. Before that, IPR’s Natalie Krebs discusses health reminders for parents of K-12 kids returning to school.

Then we meet two Iowa teachers who have been awarded funding from the Society for Science. It’s all about helping students, especially those from underserved and low-income communities, pursue a passion in science.

Guests:

  • Natalie Krebs | IPR health reporter
  • Vanessa Miller | The Gazette higher education Reporter
  • Ann Jackson | talented and gifted (TAG) teacher Miller Middle School
  • Dede Henderson | TAG teacher, South Hamilton CSD
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.