Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Researchers dig deep to understand how we learn
  As schools across the country convened for the year, a New York Times story surveyed the recent research into how we learn and retain new information. The findings could change how teachers reach students effectively.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Henry "Roddy" Roediger, III: James McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
  Sashank Varma: Professor in the department of educational psychology at the University of Minnesota.
  More from MPR
  Law enforcers push for funding for early learning (08/31/2010)
  The case against summer vacation (08/10/2010)
  Study: Leadership in school admins plays huge role in performance (07/22/2010)
  Resources
  "Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits," New York Times September 6, 2010
  About Roediger
  About Varma
• Newsmaker: New research on Alzheimer's disease
  A new study from the Mayo Clinic indicates that men may be more vulnerable to a pre-Alzheimer's condition known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But some researchers are skeptical that MCI is a precursor to the disease.9:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Ronald Petersen, MD: Neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Rochester.
  More from MPR
  The Alzheimer's test (08/23/2010)
  Sorting when early memory loss signals big threat (08/09/2010)
  Resources
  About Peterson
• Professor wants to foster new generation of Ojibwe speakers
  The history of the Ojibwe people goes back thousands of years and is woven into the story of the state of Minnesota. One writer and college professor is determined that Ojibwe history, language and culture not be forgotten.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of "Ojibwe in Minnesota" and the upcoming "The Assassination of Hole in the Day."
  More from MPR
  Politics blamed for holding up Ojibwe treaty rights issue (08/19/2010)
  How the land of the Dakota and Ojibwe became the State of Minnesota (07/27/2010)
  Resources
  About Anton Treuer
  Treuer's "Ojibwe in Minnesota"
  Treuer's "The Assassination of Hole in the Day":

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