Iowa

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Iowa
School & District Management Rural Districts Merge, Close as Enrollment Drops
The majority of Iowa's counties have experienced population declines since 2010.
Jackie Mader, June 1, 2016
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Arthur Tate, the superintendent of the Davenport school district in Iowa, visits J.B. Young K-8 School. The school will be closed at the end of this academic year because of budget cuts and underenrollment.
Arthur Tate, the superintendent of the Davenport school district in Iowa, visits J.B. Young K-8 School. The school will be closed at the end of this academic year because of budget cuts and underenrollment.
Stephen Mally for Education Week
Education Funding Iowa School District Vows to Break Law to Tap Reserve Funds
Fed up with years of political battles over state funding, cash-strapped Davenport plans to pull $2.7 million from its reserves despite state prohibitions.
Daarel Burnette II, April 26, 2016
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Matt Townsley sets the budget for both technology and instruction in the Solon, Iowa, school district, which, he said, is “a little dictator-like” but “nice.”
Matt Townsley sets the budget for both technology and instruction in the Solon, Iowa, school district, which, he said, is “a little dictator-like” but “nice.”
Mike Bradley for Education Week
IT Infrastructure & Management Iowa Academic Chief Plays Dual Role
When the district’s chief technology and chief academic officers are one person, bureaucratic delays aren’t an issue.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, March 28, 2016
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INDIANA: Gov. Mike Pence, center, delivers his annual address to legislators in Indianapolis, flanked by House Speaker Brian Bosma and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. His proposals include a new scholarship program for students who graduate in the top fifth of their class and agree to teach in Indiana for at least five years. Pence also touted education gains, including the state's high graduation rate.
<b>INDIANA:</b> Gov. Mike Pence, center, delivers his annual address to legislators in Indianapolis, flanked by House Speaker Brian Bosma and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. His proposals include a new scholarship program for students who graduate in the top fifth of their class and agree to teach in Indiana for at least five years. Pence also touted education gains, including the state's high graduation rate.
Darron Cummings/AP
States State of the States: Ariz., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., Kan., N.J., N.Y., S.D., Vt., Va., Wash., W.Va.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 19, 2016
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States Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Makes Push for Computer Science
Proposed legislation would require all Iowa middle and high schools to offer the subject by the 2018-2019 academic year.
Leo Doran, January 13, 2016
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Curriculum Public School Students Can Sing Religious Songs, Iowa Board Rules
A public high school's performance of a song with lyrics about Jesus had triggered parents' concerns, but the Iowa State Board of Education agrees with a local school board that some uses of religious songs are appropriate.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, August 13, 2015
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2 min read
Science Iowa Becomes 15th State to Adopt Next Generation Science Standards
The Iowa state board of education voted unanimously on Aug. 6 to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards.
Liana Loewus, August 11, 2015
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Teaching Profession Opinion 3 Top-Down Approaches to Improving Teacher Capacity
States are building the professional capacity of teachers to enable them to prepare all students for college, career, and life.
Contributing Blogger, July 23, 2015
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8 min read
School & District Management Iowa District's Plan for Principals to Wear Cameras Draws Scrutiny
The Burlington Community School District plans to outfit administrators with wearable video cameras, which can be used to record private meetings involving administrators, parents, and students.
Denisa R. Superville, July 9, 2015
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6 min read
States Iowa Gov. Branstad Picks Deputy Director Wise as New State K-12 Chief
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has picked Iowa deputy education director Ryan Wise to be the next state chief, replacing Brad Buck.
Andrew Ujifusa, July 1, 2015
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BRIC ARCHIVE
Special Education Iowa's Graduation Rate Is 90 Percent Overall, 73 Percent for Students With Disabilities
This Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
May 29, 2015
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Vada Mooney, left, and Jakhai Bland-Jenious, both 4, play literacy games on tablet computers at Pine Ridge Prep in Topeka, Kan., part of a free program for students in public housing.
Vada Mooney, left, and Jakhai Bland-Jenious, both 4, play literacy games on tablet computers at Pine Ridge Prep in Topeka, Kan., part of a free program for students in public housing.
Barrett Emke for Education Week
Student Well-Being & Movement Push for Grade-Level Reading Takes Many Forms
A school attendance program in Connecticut, a free preschool in Kansas, and summer learning programs in Illinois and Iowa are all part of an effort to ensure students read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade.
Catherine Gewertz, May 11, 2015
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School & District Management Transportation Aid Lacking for Rural Midwest Schools
Several rural districts have taken money from general funds to cover the transportation aid gap.
Jackie Mader, April 9, 2015
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As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
As a state trooper stands guard nearby, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers his State Of The State address in the State House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, in Trenton, N.J. Christie aimed at national issues as well as those in his state, and he noted lessons learned while traveling the country last year to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Mel Evans/AP
States State of the States State of the States: Ariz., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., N.J., Ore., S.D., Va., Vt., Wash., W.Va., Wyo.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 20, 2015
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11 min read
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