Iowa City's Silent Book Club Holds Fifth Meeting With Holiday Swap
In Iowa City readers gathered for a low pressure book exchange at the public library. Participants arranged wrapped titles and decorated tote bags, with one tote dubbed My Stache of Books. The event marked the club's fifth meeting and the first non silent session as Cedar Rapids and Iowa City expand local chapters of the global concept.
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Iowa among 20 states decline Summer EBT for kids
Iowa joins 19 other states led by Republican governors in opting out of the Summer EBT program offering 40 dollars per child per month. Officials say they do not need the federal aid while opponents argue families face continued hardship and nonprofits cannot cover all needs. Luke Elzinga of the Iowa Hunger Coalition calls for a bipartisan policy to help Iowa kids.
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Iowa educators push for full preschool funding and higher aid
The Gazette reports Iowa educators urge lawmakers to fully fund 4 year old preschool and seek a 5 percent increase to State Supplemental Aid. They argue full funding closes achievement gaps and helps parents return to work as districts face inflation and staffing pressure. Cedar Rapids operates a full day program funded by federal relief and now faces half rate state funding when federal support ends.
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Iowa Legislature Preview on K-12 Education
The Gazette previews start of 2024 session with focus on K-12 education. It outlines topics and scheduling for upcoming discussions including tax policy, budgets, social issues, economic development, higher education, government transparency, agriculture and environment, health care, and hot-button issues.
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