Category Archives: Education

Branstad Vetoed Public School Money To Give To Private Schools

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Trish Nelson

The headline of this story,  Branstad Advocates for School Choice, makes it sounds like Governor Branstad is doing something good. Nothing could be further from the truth. Branstad is signaling his next move to dismantle public education. He is following … Continue reading →

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Full Video: University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld’s Public Forum And Q & A

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“Why did the board of regents install an overpaid puppet? What is their agenda? Where is the protest?”     In order to understand what has just happened,one has only to look at Republican governors across the country enacting the … Continue reading →

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Senator Bob Dvorsky On Education

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is among the first states to create a teacher leadership system designed to boost student achievement, increase teaching expertise and raise the status of the teaching profession. Research shows a correlation between a school’s ability to keep good teachers … Continue reading →

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Paulsen Retires But House Continues in ALEC’s Hands

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Just in case the citizens of Iowa were concerned that the retirement of Kraig Paulsen as speaker of the House next January might loosens ALEC’s grip on the Iowa House rest assured that the most likely successor is even tighter … Continue reading →

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ALEC Meets In San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

While Iowans were enjoying excellent summer weather this week, the corporations were handing marching orders to the various state legislators who owe them fealty above the fealty they show to their various states. Yep, ALEC had a meeting in San … Continue reading →

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Outside Looking In

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Last weekend in Ames, the group known as the Family Leader – a Christian organization – held a meeting in Ames during which Republican candidates for president came before the judging eyes of those assembled to tell why they, the … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers Call for Special Session on School Funding

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Dave Bradley

From Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquard On July 2nd, Governor Branstad vetoed $56 million in urgently needed school funding. The money was approved by lawmakers in a compromise during the 2015 legislative session. In an effort to restore school funding, I and … Continue reading →

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#QuitWhining Fallout: Senator Johnson Doubles Down, Calls for Privatizing Education

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release July 10, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Important Questions Remain: Will Iowa GOP Condemn Johnson’s Remarks? Do Iowa GOP leaders support Johnson’s Desire to Privatize Education? DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican Party hit a new low … Continue reading →

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Branstad Throws $21 Million At Egyptian Fertilizer Company While Telling Iowa Schools to F*** Off

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Branstad Funds Orascom Instead of Schools DES MOINES — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today approved an additional $21.5 million in tax incentives for the Iowa Fertilizer Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries. The total … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Attempt To Dismantle Public Schools; Democrats Try To Stop Them

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats On the Iowa Senate Democrats website:  The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student … Continue reading →

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