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education reform

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Episode 06: Jane Robbins Warns Parents About Personalized Learning

Shane Vander Hart, host of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, and Jane Robbins with American Principles Project discuss the new personalized learning fad.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-24-17 (Brad Johnson & Shannon Joy)

Shane Vander Hart hosted CIA veteran Brad Johnson and discussed Common Core with Shannon Joy on this week’s edition of Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

Jeb Bush Touts Experience and Vision in Pella (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush discussed economic reform, spending, immigration reform and education reform during a town hall event in Pella, Iowa.

Jeb Bush’s Flawed (Common) Core Values

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush may be beating his chest in New Hampshire with a friendly group, but he’s been relatively silent on Common Core in Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s 2015 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad delivers the 2015 Condition of the State address, you can read the transcript of his address as prepared for delivery.

Education Lessons from Finland

Pasi Sahlberg discusses why Finland’s education system is among one of the best in the world and American education reformers haven’t learned these lessons.

Branstad Campaign Rhetoric on Common Core Rings Hollow

Former State Representative Jeff Kaufmann lauded Governor Branstad’s belief in local control of education which rings hallow to anyone who knows better.

2013: Iowa Politics in Review

Shane Vander Hart reviews Iowa political and cultural news from 2013.

Mark Jacobs Faces Two Roadblocks in Potential U.S. Senate Run

Mark Jacobs in a potential run for U.S. Senate has at least two roadblocks to success: His position on Common Core and donations made to Arlen Specter.

Branstad Names Brad Buck to Head Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appoints Saydel Schools Superintendent, Dr. Brad Buck, as the next director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs Historic Education Reform Bill

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed an education reform bill at Des Moines North High School that offers increased pay, career pathways, & school choice freedoms

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 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.

Watching Education Reform at the Iowa Statehouse

How are non-public schools impacted by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill and what is being done on school choice at the Iowa Statehouse.

It’s Not Just a Political Problem…It’s an Educational Problem

I wrote in a previous piece that the problem that has led…

What Exactly Will Iowa Strong Schools Look Like?

Iowa House and Senate Republicans along with the Branstad Administration introduced the Iowa Strong Schools component of their Iowa Strong Initiative and it is too vague to criticize or praise.