Category Archives: Education

People Party vs. Money Party: Who’s Who Among the Democrats

People Party vs. Money Party: Who's Who Among the Democrats By David Sirota, AlterNetThe fact that our nation's politics is divided not between Democrats and Republicans but between the People Party and the Money Party is obvious to anyone who … Continue reading

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Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership?

Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership? By the Iowa Policy Project As Iowa's investment in public education declined over a 13-year period, the stateʼs position as a leader in student achievement also declined, a new report shows. “Actions taken by the … Continue reading

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Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry

  Change is in the Air – 29th Annual Harkin Steak Fry By Caroline VernonI can’t tell you how excited I was to finally be able to attend a Harkin Steak Fry. For the past two years, since I became … Continue reading

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School Board Elections Today (DISCLAIMER: I AM A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL BOARD IN IOWA CITY)

  School Board Elections Today (DISCLAIMER: I AM A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL BOARD IN IOWA CITY) By Sam Garchik, Blog for Iowa, Many of you may know I am running for school board, which is why I have a … Continue reading

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Nussle’s Record on Education

  Nussle's Record on Education By Erin Seidler, IDP Jim Nussle revealed his plan to cut education funding and “accomplish consolidation” during an appearance before the Institute for Tomorrow's Workforce last week in Des Moines.  The Des Moines Register noted … Continue reading

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NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle!

NEW Radio Ad Introduces Iowans to the Nussle Hustle! By Culver for Governor Ad Reveals Nussle’s Real Record on Education, Shifting Positions on Consolidation Dance fever is breaking out in Iowa today, as people across the state are learning the … Continue reading

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The Vilsack Faction’s Marching Orders

  The Vilsack Faction's Marching Orders By Jeff Cox (First Printed in the Prarie Progressive) As David Skorton was being inaugurated President of the University of Iowa, the President of the Iowa Board of Regents, Owen Newlin, turned to our … Continue reading

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College Just Got A Lot Costlier

  College Just Got a Lot Costlier  By The Progress Report, July 13, 2006I know many of you read the Progress report already but thought this was worth repeating in case anyone missed it… check out these stats! On July … Continue reading

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Scientists OK Gore’s Move for Accuracy

Scientists OK Gore's movie for accuracy By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer I'm sure many of you may have seen, Al Gore was on the Daily Show last night. When Jon Stewart asked him if he plans to run for … Continue reading

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Cut-and-Run Liberal, and Proud of It

Cut-and-Run Liberal, and Proud of It By Stephen Pizzo, NewsforReal.comI want to be perfectly clear about this. We liberals really do want to cut and run.I admit it. We are cut-and-run liberals, just as Karl Rove alleges. More than that, … Continue reading

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