Iowa

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Iowa
Then-Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, listens during an executive session of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee last September, in his final term in Congress before retiring.
Then-Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, listens during an executive session of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee last September, in his final term in Congress before retiring.
T.J. Kirkpatrick for Education Week-File
College & Workforce Readiness Harkin, Now Retired, Left Imprint on Federal Ed. Policy
Just-retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, championed education equality and the rights of people with disabilities in his storied career on Capitol Hill.
Lauren Camera, January 5, 2015
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Education Live Election Coverage: U.S. Senate Races
Keep on top of the outcome in pivotal U.S. Senate races as the ballot results roll in Nov. 4 and throughout the following day.
Lauren Camera, November 4, 2014
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States Election 2014 Caravan of Delights: The Fight for Control of State Legislatures
Where could partisan control of legislatures flip relatively easily, and what are the education policy issues in play in those states?
Andrew Ujifusa, November 3, 2014
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Federal Education Looms Large in Pivotal U.S. Senate Races
Stark policy differences over issues such as the common core and education funding add heat to a handful of competitive campaigns that could help decide which party controls the Senate.
Lauren Camera, September 9, 2014
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7 min read
Assessment Iowa Announces Withdrawal From Smarter Balanced Testing Group
The governor and state schools chief cite their desire for an assessment that's "the right fit for Iowa."
Catherine Gewertz, August 7, 2014
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1 min read
Federal Seattle Wants Its Own No Child Left Behind Waiver
If Seattle gets the go-ahead from Duncan, it would be the first individual district in the country to get its very own waiver.
Alyson Klein, July 10, 2014
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School & District Management Rural Iowa Districts Join Advocacy Group
Rural districts in Iowa have formed a coalition to advocate for rural schools amid budget cuts and consolidation.
Jackie Mader, June 11, 2014
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School & District Management State of the States State of the States 2014: Iowa
Gov. Branstad urged lawmakers in his Condition of the State address to pass legislation that would require schools to inform parents if their child is involved in a bullying incident and allow school personnel to intervene in any bullying that takes place off school grounds.
Alyson Klein, January 28, 2014
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Education Iowa School Leaders Work to Establish Rural Student-Advocacy Group
Rural Iowa school superintendents and school board members unite to form new rural education advocacy group.
Diette Courrégé Casey, January 22, 2014
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School & District Management Iowa District Puts Twist on Four-Day Week
As more districts trim the school week to cope with budget crunches, the WACO district is doing so to expand student enrichment opportunities and teachers' professional development.
Alyssa Morones, September 17, 2013
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School Choice & Charters Voucher Update: Debate Heats Up, Legislation Moves Forward
Lawmakers and education experts in Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Wisconsin are debating the merits and drawbacks to voucher programs.
Katie Ash, June 13, 2013
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States Iowa State Education Boss Could Be Leaving His K-12 Post
Iowa Director of Education Jason Glass is one of three finalists for a superintendent position in a Colorado school district.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 9, 2013
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2 min read
School Choice & Charters More on Montana Charters, Wisconsin Vouchers, and Iowa Teachers
Significant changes to teacher pay, charters, and tax credit scholarships are still up in the air in statehouses this year.
Andrew Ujifusa, April 15, 2013
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3 min read
Education Initiatives in Iowa, Kansas Tackle Bullying, Cyber Safety
A foundation in Iowa lauched a website for reporting bullying incidents, and a Kansas program is working to teach students about Internet safety.
Ian Quillen, December 28, 2011
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