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No Child Left Behind

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Bobby Jindal on Education Policy: “I Trust Parents”

Parental empowerment is the centerpiece of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s education platform outlined in a policy paper released by America Next.

Top Children’s Authors Urge Obama to Curb Standardized Testing

Over 120 children’s book authors and illustrators signed a letter calling on President Obama to curb policies that promote excessive standardized testing.

Steve King and Christie Vilsack Tangle Over No Child Left Behind

Congressman Steve King (R-Kiron) and Former First Lady Christie Vilsack (D-Ames) discussed education in the final debate in the Iowa 4th Congressional Race.

Is Obama Playing Politics With Iowa’s NCLB Waiver Request Denial?

I wanted to bring to your attention an interesting article yesterday about…

Iowa’s No Child Left Behind Waiver Request Denied

The U.S. Department of Education denied the Iowa Department of Education’s No…

Grading Mitt Romney’s Education Plan

After pretty much wrapping up the GOP nomination Mitt Romney rolled out…

The Legislative Branch By-Pass

The Iowa Department of Education announced they are seeking citizen input for…

Iowa Department of Education Seeks Input About Their No Child Left Behind Waiver Request

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Department of Education will give Iowans…

Jon Huntsman Champions Local Control in Education and School Choice

I watched the video of yesterday’s blogger’s briefing at The Heritage Foundation…

Obama’s Unconstitutional Power Grab

President Barack Obama seems quite content to accomplish through executive order what…

Why Has Education in Iowa Declined? What’s the Way Forward?

The Iowa Department of Education released a 28 page report today detailing…

A Tale of Two Minnesotans: Comparing Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann on Education

Below is a side by side contrast between the two prospective 2012…

Interview with Iowa Third Congressional Candidate – Jim Gibbons

I had the opportunity to sit down yesterday at Smokey Row with…