Iowa teachers rise two places in national pay ranking
The NEA estimates Iowa teachers earned an average 40 877 last school year 2005 06 ranking 40th in the nation, up two places from 42nd but still well below the national average and neighboring states. Officials say progress continues as pay lags persist.
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Iowa Teachers Earn State Still Lagging in Pay
An Iowa teacher starts at the state average salary around forty thousand eight hundred seventy seven dollars after fifteen years of teaching. District size affects pay from about thirty three thousand eight hundred to forty five thousand five hundred eight dollars. Iowa teachers earn about twenty thousand less than other professionals with similar education, and inflation has reduced purchasing power since 1970. Linda Nelson of the Iowa State Education Association calls for action to attract and retain teachers.
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Mexico trip helps West Liberty better serve Hispanic students
West Liberty student Karla Guerrero recalls a terrifying first day adapting to life in the United States at West Liberty High School. The 15 year old from Durango Mexico faced language barriers and cultural shock while adjusting to classes and making friends.
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West Liberty study trips to Mexico aid Latino students
The 2000 census shows two of every five residents in West Liberty are Latinos. Four local educators traveled to Mexico in October to observe cultural changes and learn how to help their students adapt and learn better.
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Eastern Iowa youths share top outdoor holiday decor picks
In Monday’s On the Street feature, young adults in Eastern Iowa voice their favorite outdoor light displays and decorations. The brief spot highlights diverse tastes and festive community spirit.
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Military Assaults on Female Soldiers Studied in Iowa
Iowa City researchers led by Anne Sadler at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center study sexual and physical assaults against servicewomen. Funded by a $744,631 VA grant, about 125 Iowa women will join 500 interviews across several states to assess risk amid more than 155,000 servicewomen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2002.
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Girls' troop aids Marine adopted by Brownies
Cedar Rapids Brownie Troop 1123 at Prairie View Elementary adopted 1st Lt. Mark Gelina of Moberly Missouri, shipping M M and aspirin to him in Iraq. Gelina replied he would be very proud of the girls and thanked them for their support before leaving for duty.
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