Editorial: Reauthorize No Child Left Behind to boost gains
The Gazette argues that No Child Left Behind has improved math, science, and reading performance, especially for younger students, and urges reauthorization with funding and broader achievement measures. It notes Iowa’s slower gains but calls for renewed standards, regular reporting, and fixes to funding and mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
National Education Association
U.S. Department of Education
governors urged to appoint UI president without Regents
Readers debate the University of Iowa presidency search, arguing to bypass the Iowa Board of Regents and have the governor appoint the next president to cut taxpayer costs. Letters demand accountability while contrasting responses to local tragedies and policy debates.
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David Skorton
University of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents
Tom Vilsack
Chet Culver
Anne Ledvina
Cedar Rapids
New jefe same as old jefe by George Diaz
The piece ponders Cuba after Fidel Castro and shifts of power to Raul Castro. It notes Raul as the new jefe, Cuban public indifference to unrest, and the lingering exile ties in Florida. The outlook suggests limited immediate change and enduring Cuban hardships. It cites Mel Martinez and Brian Latell on succession and references Beijing studies and Soviet aid loss.
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George Diaz
Orlando Sentinelt
Who
Fidel Castro
Little Havana
Peter Townsend
Roger Daltrey
Castro
Raul
Florida
Mel Martinez
Fidel
Cuba
Havana
Brian Latell
CIA
Soviet Union
China
Beijing
South
Census chaos could tilt 2016 election
Daniel McGroarty argues that resignations at the Census Bureau and data breaches threaten 2010 census accuracy, risking electoral votes and redistricting. He speculates on 2016 candidates, noting how micro sampling and district drawing could alter outcomes, and calls for scrutiny of census processes.
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Daniel McGroarty
White House
Hillary
Barrack
Rudy
McCain
Mitt
Washington
U.S. Census Bureau
Math Department of
United States
Carolyn Maloney
Census Subcommittee
Gerry
Lieberman
Congress
Senate
Statehouse
David Krumholz
CBS
Numb3rs
Texas Rangers
Hillary Clinton
Montel Williams
Chad
Broward County
U.S
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