Indirect cost cap sparks national debate on NIH policy
Aliasger K Salem of the University of Iowa discusses the NIH decision to set a flat 15 percent indirect cost rate across grants. The proposal threatens university research funding, with potential large cuts in states like California and Texas, and draws pushback from scientists, universities, and foundations.
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Iowa school funding and accountability differ yet share goals
The piece weighs public versus private schooling in Iowa, detailing funding streams including state per pupil dollars, local taxes, and specialized levies. It argues public schools answer to voters as shareholders, while private schools respond to stakeholders, and acknowledges special education funding favors districts.
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Iowa governor clash over school funding and private scholarships
Dorman contrasts budget increases 44 percent for the program with a 2 percent rise in state aid to public schools as Reynolds pushes private scholarship expansions. Rural AEAs face $25 million cuts, while the governor touts a 40 percent share of the budget for K-12 amid longstanding debates about access and equity. The piece criticizes political framing and highlights ongoing tensions in Iowa education policy.
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