Branstad outlines Iowa education reforms and pay boosts
Governor Branstad proposes tying teacher pay to performance and requiring proficiency tests for students to advance. He envisions a four tier pay system with apprentices, career, mentor and master tracks and raises for extended days, advanced degrees, National Board Certification, and high poverty or shortage areas. Stephen Dunbar notes high stakes testing at the student level would be new for Iowa.
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Iowa plan outlines grade three readiness and high school testing
The proposal sets kindergarten readiness checks, third grade reading promotion tied to assessments, mandatory statewide junior entrance exams such as ACT or SAT, end of course exams for graduation, and seeks a federal waiver to design a new accountability system. It also promotes charter school flexibility, online learning, competency based education, and expanded internships.
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Iowa plans statewide one stop teaching job system
City Superintendent Steve Muriey and UK graduate Mike Loots back a statewide one stop hiring plan for Iowa teachers. Teach Iowa would host all postings and a uniform application with licensing links. University of Iowa education dean Crocco cites research linking pay to quality teachers. ISEA president Bern wants more details on funding and implementation.
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Blueprint aims to elevate good schools to best status
Iowa figures discuss funding and costs for proposed education reform. Governor Branstad says costs to be set after policy consensus, with 58 percent general fund for education likely rising. House Speaker Paulsen notes interest but seeks details before predicting passage.
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Job market tougher for Iowa's returning vets faces 6 pct unemployment
Iowa's 6 percent jobless rate masks the hardship for returning Guard members. An informal survey by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve finds 20 percent of the 2,800 Iowa National Guard members who came back from Afghanistan in mid July had no jobs lined up. In the unemployed group, Cedar Rapids area accounted for 66 cases and 58 were from nearby locales.
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Veterans and public job fair set for Iowa City
A job fair for veterans and the public will run 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Iowa National Guard Armory Complex Iowa City. 1st Lt. Ryan Lett of Cedar Rapids who led an 832nd Engineer Battalion unit clearing IEDs discusses military service and future employment prospects amid high unemployment.
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