Category Archives: Education

Support Public Education — Vote Democratic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Paul Deaton

It is no surprise that the Republican Party of Iowa supports political indoctrination of school children. What is surprising is how far they go to assert their point of view. They want a free market education where public schools teach … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

2012 successes for jobs, education, economy The 2012 session resulted in some significant successes for Iowans. We’ve once again balanced the state budget without raising taxes. And we’ve approved measures that will move this state forward, create jobs, grow our … Continue reading →

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Rant On! ALEC Must Be Exposed!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

It looks like we are seeing the beginnings of the breakup of one of the most anti-democratic groups ever to foist itself on the American public. Slowly but surely the wheels are coming off the behind the curtain, under the … Continue reading →

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This Blog Is Being Hijacked!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Hey! We are the kids in Mr. Hovick’s Improv Group at West Liberty High School. We’re going to have another show and we want you to come! Monday night April 16th at the West Liberty High School Auditorium at 7:30. … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

  Retiring Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg helped create Iowa’s nationally recognized community college system. I’m working closely with him so Southeastern Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College as well as other community colleges can do even more … Continue reading →

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On-line Education

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Once again we have David Hunt of Tipton gracing us with a guest post. David is a former teacher of the year from his days at North Cedar High School. He is also part of the Cedar Valley Voices group … Continue reading →

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Michelle Rhee, Governor Branstad and Masking Tapegate

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

On Monday, Governor Branstad will meet with the former Chancellor of DC public schools, Michelle Rhee. As a former teacher, Rhee once put masking tape over her students’ mouths to keep them quiet on the way to lunch. This is … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report March 1, 2012

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Upcoming public forums 3/3/2012 9 a.m. Muscatine Legislative Forum 3/3/2012 11:15 a.m. Wapello Legislative Forum 3/17/2012 7:15 a.m. Burlington Eggs & Issues At Greater Burlington Partnership 610 N. 4th Street, Suite 200 3/17/2012 9:15 a.m. West Burlington Legislative Forum At … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing On Education Reform Bill HF 2380

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa House has scheduled a public hearing on the Education Reform Bill HF 2380. We want to hear comments from parents, teachers and students about the proposed bill.  After the Governor released a blueprint for education last fall, legislators … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Iowans deserve a state budget that helps create new jobs This year, the state budget must help Iowa workers and businesses recovering from the national recession. That means doing all we can to encourage new jobs. The plan we’re working … Continue reading →

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