Iowa task forces back local control in education reform report
Iowa's Instructional Time, Teaching Standards, and Administrator Evaluation task forces issued parallel reform recommendations emphasizing local control. They propose new processes, 1080 classroom hours a year as a guide, flexible calendars, and funding support, with later moves toward new standards and rubrics for teachers and administrators and ongoing professional development.
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Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Senate
Mike Cormack
Education Department
Meryn.fluker
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Obama and Romney Set for Night Town Hall Debate in Hempstead
Obama and Romney headline a town hall format moderated by Candy Crowley in Hempstead New York. The format seeks voter interaction with undecided audiences exposing each candidate to direct questions and potential missteps. Romney aims to show competence and relatability while Obama balances presidential demeanour with urgency to energize supporters.
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Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Town Hall
Hempstead
N.Y
CNN
Candy Crowley
George H.W. Bush
Obama
Denver
Romney
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
University of Richmond, Va
Branstad Calls Surplus a Tool to Cut Taxes in Iowa
Gov Branstad and Lt Gov Reynolds say Iowa closed fiscal 2012 with 260 million more revenue than expected and project stronger growth through 2014. They warn federal debt turmoil and drought keep outlook cautious while pledging tax relief for individuals and corporations will be balanced with maintaining vital public services. Opposition argues surplus should fund public universities and agencies rather than tax cuts for big firms.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Workforce Development
Hugh Espey
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement Action Fund
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