Trump revival or risk in dismantling the Education Department
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Yglesias argues that if Trump moves to abolish the Education Department it risks jeopardizing the federal role in education. He notes the department’s routine functions, questions the motive beyond cost cutting, and warns decentralization could lead to privatization and weaker national standards. He urges preserving central leadership, citing literacy and math gains, gains in Mississippi, and past Obama rules as models for stronger oversight.
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Cedar Rapids student seeks AEA support amid state changes
Jack Henry Putman of Cedar Rapids voices concern that Cedar Rapids students trail peers statewide in math science and language arts. He notes his need for Grant Wood Area Education Agency services and worries statehouse AEA changes could harm students like him.
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Restarting Palo plant would provide reliable energy
Henry Roger recounts views from Wally Taylor of the Sierra Club Iowa chapter on Nov 10. He notes his past IE board service, argues wind and solar cannot fully supply baseload, and defends the Duane Arnold nuclear reactor in Palo as a regional economic boon with onsite spent fuel management versus government repositories.
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Goodbye column as Norman Sherman looks back on politics
Norman Sherman, longtime guest columnist for The Gazette in Coralville, bids farewell for now after a two year run. He recalls predicting Trump era turmoil, laments rising fear in the nation, and urges bipartisan care for health care education and public health while teasing possible future occasional commentary.
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