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Iowa Core

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Governor Terry Branstad’s Confused Common Core Position

I’m not sure what to make of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s position…

Parents Invited to Discuss Iowa Core and Common Core

(Des Moines, IA) Concerned Women for America of Iowa LAC will host…

Common Core Debate Comes to the Iowa House

(Des Moines, IA) State Representative Tedd Gassman (R-Scarville) introduced two bills that…

Survey Shows Common Core Opposition Among Iowa Educators

A survey conducted by Professional Educators of Iowa of their members show a majority of respondents are down on the Common Core.

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.

Iowa Senate Bill Filed Would Repeal Iowa Department of Education

State Senator Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) filed a bill last night in the…

Iowa Law Prevents Common Core Assessments

Iowa law currently prevents the Iowa State Board of Education from mandating the Common Core Assessments via the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

Jason Glass Responds to My Critique of the Iowa DOE Report

Jason Glass, Director of the Iowa Department of Education, responds to Shane Vander Hart’s critique of the DOE annual report. Shane then counters.