CEDAR FALLS — Representatives of Cedar Valley public school boards are voicing opposition to possible legislation providing state funds for private educational options. The Cedar Falls Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a resolution opposing “structural changes to the public school funding formula.” Lawmakers “highest priority” should be “to promote and fully invest in Iowa’s public...Read More
Last fall, Republicans running for legislative seats deployed TV ads and mailers promising to “fix our schools,” among other such pledges. It seemed there was no issue GOP candidates cared more about than education. So Iowans put them in charge of the Legislature. Now, the 2017 session is over, and our K-12 public schools are...Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Republican leaders on Monday kicked off the new session of the Iowa Legislature with a promise to make major changes to the workings of state government, though the party with new majorities in both chambers remained mum about specific details on plans to cut taxes, restrict abortion and limit the...Read More
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