Computer science added to Iowa school standards
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Senate File 274, signed by Gov. Branstad, requires Iowa to establish computer science standards from elementary to high school, create a teaching endorsement, and set up a professional development incentive fund. A work group will propose guidelines with a report due by November 1, and $250,000 is slated for the incentive fund starting fiscal 2019.
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Cedar Rapids tests water flow with airborne sensor survey
Cedar Rapids will fly a helicopter over Linn County towing an 800 pound sensor for an airborne geophysi cal survey to map subsurface materials and model Cedar River aquifer flow. The $906000 project with USGS and CGG Canada Services will guide long term water planning and well placement.
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Corbett Proposes District Pay Models and State Innovation Funds
Corbett outlines district level pay-for-performance models to raise Iowa education rankings. He suggests a supplemental state fund for performance pay and an innovation fund funded by private sources, plus a principals leadership academy. Tammy Wawro supports pilot pay models that focus on teacher duties rather than student scores.
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