Tag Archives: education

Loebsack: How Data Mining Threatens Student Privacy

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Below are Congressman Dave Loebsack’s (IA-02) remarks on data mining and protecting students privacy. The remarks were given at a Joint Hearing of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, which Loebsack serves as Ranking Member, … Continue reading →

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The President's Plan For Student Debt Repayment

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Paul Deaton

President Obama signed a memorandum on Monday, June 9, directing the Secretary of Education to propose regulations that would allow nearly 5 million federal direct student loan borrowers to cap their loan payments at 10 percent of their income. (View … Continue reading →

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Profiles In Courage?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes I feel sorry for those who are tasked with picking the recipient of the Kennedy Library annual Profile In Courage Award. From what we see recently in this country, there are certainly not a lot of candidates around. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Blog for Iowa, debt limit, Republicn Policy, tea party | Tagged bloated budget, Bushes, education, Pentagon, Reagan, taxes, wealthy | Comments Off

This Week on the Fallon Forum

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, As I begin to train more seriously in preparation for next year’s 3,000-mile Great March for Climate Action, I am rediscovering the joys of walking. The weekly walks around Gray’s Lake with friends and fellow climate marchers have … Continue reading →

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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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Cedar Valley Voices: Wrapping Up

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest post is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

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Getting our money’s worth?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Dave Bradley

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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 →

Posted in Education | Tagged education, Erasergate, Governor Branstad, Michelle Rhee, students rights | 4 Comments

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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