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Albrecht Leaving Branstad Administration for Private Sector
Des Moines, IA – Tim Albrecht, who has served as Gov. Branstad’s…
Governor Branstad’s Common Core Executive Order, A Good First Step
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s executive order is a good first step at addressing concerns surrounding the Common Core, but doesn’t end the debate.
Branstad Signs Executive Order Addressing Common Core Concerns
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed Executive Order 83 in order to address growing concern among Iowans over the Common Core State Standards.
Jeff Boeyink Resigns as Governor Terry Branstad’s Chief of Staff
Jeff Boeyink resigned as the chief of staff for Iowa Governor Terry Branstad effective September 6th.
Branstad Orders Higher Standards of Care for Iowa Juvenile Home
Governor Terry Branstad ordered the Iowa Juvenile Home to adopt higher standards in care in response to inappropriate use of isolation cells.
Debunking the Branstad Defense of the Common Core
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s office provides a rebutall for criticism of the Common Core State Standards. We provide a rebuttal to their remarks.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs STO Tax Credit Increase
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed HF 625 which raises the School Tuition Organization tax credit cap from $8.75 to $12 million.
Iowa’s Education Bill: What Does it Do?
Jim Hawkins looks at Iowa’s education reform bill’s impact on teachers and students noting that the bill unfairly favors the ISEA & other organizations.
Jason Glass to Leave the Iowa Department of Education
Jason Glass, the Director of the Iowa Department of Education, was selected to be the next Superintendent of Eagle County Schools in Colorado.
Iowa Legislature Approves Landmark Home Education Legislation
The Iowa Legislature approved home education measures within a education reform bill that will make Iowa one of the best states to home school.
Branstad Names Mary Mosiman as Iowa’s New State Auditor
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appointed CPA Mary Mosiman as State Auditor to replace David Vaudt who resigned to become the new chairman of the GASB.
Education Reform: Iowa House Republicans Outmaneuver Senate Democrats
The Iowa Legislature conference committee meeting on education reform was a shining moment for House Republicans to standing firm on educational freedom.
Education Reform in Iowa Goes to Legislature Conference Committee
Conflicting education reform bills are being discussed in a joint Iowa House and Senate Conference Committee to iron out differences.
Iowa House Passes Education Reform Bill: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Iowa House passed HF 215, Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill, here are the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of this bill as amended.
Education Reform Debate in Iowa House Liveblog
Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill is being debated in the Iowa House. Follow the liveblog and refresh for updates.