Editorial argues Iowa bullying data undercounts incidents
The Gazette urges reform of Iowa's 2007 anti bullying law reporting. It questions the low bully rate, cites concerns from Jason Glass, and proposes using confidential student surveys like the Iowa Youth Survey to better track and interpret bullying trends.
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Letters on gun permits and education taxes spark debate
Readers question the criminal records of the 250 gun permit recipients and sheriff action. Cherie Haury Artz cites public education as government duty while Marxist planks are debated. Letters from Julia Bickel, David Lees, and Jay Levsen discuss budgets, student lobbying, and tax cuts.
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Flip Flops in Politics and Climate Talk Revisited
Opinion piece repeats the familiar critique of political flip flops and party demands for ideological purity. It cites 1890s references, Romney's evolving stance on health care and global warming, and notes conservative shifts including Bjorn Lomborg's changing views on climate costs.
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Red tape blocks Cedar Rapids charter school push
Local educators led by Gretchen Price push an inquiry based pre kindergarten through fifth grade program as Downtown School seeks fall 2012 opening. Cedar Rapids officials say they lack approved policies and must follow existing law, delaying charter plans while calling for policy changes.
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