Districts repurpose schools by converting high to middle
The Gazette reports Anamosa district stretches facility life by turning high schools into middle schools. Lunches still prepared at Anamosa High and carried to the middle school in a former gym. A 126 year old building required roof reinforcement after a prior collapse.
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Iowa Education Blueprint Aims to Boost Third Grade Literacy
Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass links 2011 NAEP scores to a call to action. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds join Glass in unveiling reforms focusing on teachers, school leaders, accountability and innovation. A spring reading test may determine advancement to fourth grade.
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Greece leader calls referendum on debt deal amid market turmoil
Prime Minister George Papandreou declared a referendum on the European debt agreement as markets Worldwide react with sharp declines. The move risks further political instability in Greece and the eurozone, with authorities warning the bloc could face a breakup if the deal fails.
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UI medical dean jumps on state salary list
University of Iowa vice president Jean Robillard, head of the medical campus, was the state's second-highest paid employee last year with a total compensation of 1.28 million dollars. Football coach Kirk Ferentz remains the top earner at 3.875 million.
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Top Iowa state salaries list shows coaches and medical leaders
A State of Iowa Gazette graphic lists the highest 2011 salaries. Kirk Ferentz leads at 3.86 million as University of Iowa football coach, Fran McCaffery and Fred Hoiberg top Iowa basketball, with others including Todd Lickliter, Paul Rothman, Mark Jannettoni, Kenneth Kates and James Davis in medical and academic roles.
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