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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2011
Page
5
Letters praise Cedar Rapids candidate John Laverty for re election citing analytic, fact based decisions and commitment to quality education. Voters also back Karla Cook Kathy Ulrich Karen Hartlep Pam Tiedt and Mary Meisterling as capable school board contenders and supporters.
The Gazette Editorial Board notes five candidates contend for four Marion Independent School District at large seats in Tuesday's election. Incumbent Dennis Trout and challenger William O'Brien declined guest column submissions on preschool funding, education reform blueprint, and district concerns.
Dan Barkley argues against universal preschool funding in favor of an ability to pay model. He cites state costs, potential savings, and parental involvement, and backs reforms shifting education from seat time to knowledge based learning while noting Vernon Middle School renovations in his district.
The piece argues for sustained long term funding for preschool education, citing better test results and behavior. It also stresses using data beyond tests, adopting best practices, and including arts in all students' curricula. David Law of Marion, retired music educator, is the candidate.
Shelly Pearson proposes universal preschool funding for all four year olds with income based tuition or scholarships for low income families. She supports raising starting teacher wages and stronger home and school parental involvement to strengthen pre kindergarten foundations. Pearson holds a psychology degree from the University of Iowa and has three children in the Marion district.
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