Educators challenge link between test scores and overhaul plan
Gov Kim Reynolds cites that less than 1 percent of Iowa students in special education score below average on a national test to justify proposed changes to area education agencies. Educators argue the sample is too small to reflect 70 000 special education students and question the claim.
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Substandard Farmworker Housing Across the United States
An analysis by Sky Chaddo notes unsafe housing for farmworkers in many states. In western Nebraska a single-story rural home lacked smoke detectors fire extinguishers and an emergency exit with mold and pooled water in the basement. Across 19 states inspectors found faulty fire prevention in H-2A housing and migrant camps.
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GOP bills threaten Iowa City migrant shelters and faith groups
Immigrant workers and Catholic charities fear Iowa Republicans may criminalize and possibly close faith based migrant shelters and civic groups aiding asylum seekers. The package echoes Texas actions where Annunciation House fights a state demand for guest data, amid lawsuits and broader immigration enforcement measures.
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