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SESSION 6
Importance of Media Literacy
Advances with the Internet, disinformation campaigns, one-sided political conversations, advances in deep fakes is making media literacy a crucial skill. But changes in the media landscape have brough major changes since people learned about its importance as children. This session will focus on the importance of media literacy for all citizens, as well as how you can improve yours.
October 12, 2023 at 10:10AM
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Michelle Ciulla
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SESSION 7
Public Land
Iowa ranks 49th in terms of the amount of public land the state has. We’ll dive into the discussion about how much public land should the state should have and why it matters. While conservation groups say it could increase wildlife and opportunities for public enjoyment, others say those acquisitions could take valuable land out of production.
October 12, 2023 at 11:15AM
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Intersection: Creative Ways to address food scarcity
Creative ways to address food scarcity. The number of people seeking help from foodbanks has continued to increase. While there have been grants for facilities, can Iowa do more to help their peers experiencing food scarcity. We’ll look at what’s being done in Iowa as well as whether there are additional programs that could be implemented or expanded that have worked other places.
October 12, 2023 at 1:20PM
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Linda Gorko
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Navigating Iowa's Culture Wars
Just like many other states, Iowa has been thrust in cultural fights about gender, books, the extent of which parents or educators should drive decision-making in schools and more. What impact is this having on policy-making bodies, and how can the public at large navigate these divisive fights. We’ll explore how issue-framing and other strategies can reduce the intensity of these fights.
October 12, 2023 at 2:25PM
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School Safety
The frequency of shootings in and near schools has increased, while the response to the shootings have come under greater scrutiny since Uvalde, Texas. Iowa invested in safety studies, but are those adequate to address concerns? Some school districts have allowed faculty to carry guns in schools.
October 13, 2023 at 8:30AM
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The Cost of Living Crisis in Iowa
Sharp increases in services and basic staples has added pressure to Iowa’s lower and middle class families. Are Iowans keeping up with rising prices for every day items such as food, housing and health care? We’ll look at pressure points and what can be done to address these concerns.
October 13, 2023 at 9:40AM
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Alejandro Pino
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Michelle Book
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Intersection: Implementation of School Choice in Iowa
The number of families applying for state-funded ESA accounts exceeded preliminary estimates. What does this mean, and what will happen as the state continues to implement school choice.
October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM
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SESSION
Intersection: Implementation of School Choice in Iowa
The number of families applying for state-funded ESA accounts exceeded preliminary estimates. What does this mean, and what will happen as the state continues to implement school choice.
October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM
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