219 GOP Pink Slips to Teachers; Another 332 Positions Unfilled Next Year Web Page Launched on School Funding Crisis According to a survey of Iowa Superintendents, at least 219 teachers will receive pink slips this month and another 332 school positions will go unfilled next year. With just 132 superintendents reporting so far, almost 2/3rd of [...]
After educators from around Iowa warned legislators of the dire consequences of inaction and zero growth for schools on Monday, House Republicans ignored their local educators and refused to stop schools from handing out pink slips to teachers today. “With schools planning to hand out pink slips to over 1,500 teachers, it’s outrageous that House Republicans [...]
A top priority of the Iowa Legislature the last two year is to make sure our kids are prepared for jobs in today's global economy. We made great progress during the 2008 legislative session by expanding opportunities, raising academic standards and keeping higher education affordable for all Iowans. Some highlight include: Raising Standards – Iowa schools are now required to adopt [...]
