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Rev. Gary Sneller, retired pastor of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Cedar Rapids speaks about the attacks on …

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Acknowledging the pandemics toll on Kentucky students, teachers and families, Gov. Andy Beshear announced last night a state budget which would make the largest single investment on record in pre-K through high school education. The governor said he is dedicating $11 million annually for statewide learning focusing on literacy and math, and a 12.5% increase in per-pupil funding. ...

More than half of Missouri families report paying more than $500 a month for child care, and child-care providers have been struggling to keep their doors open. Advocates for children say there are some promising actions the Legislature could take to improve both ends. Craig Stevenson, director of policy and advocacy with Kids Win Missouri, noted that the American Rescue Plan last March allocated more than $700 million to Missouri, and the Show-Me State is one of a handful that has not yet spe...

On the Florida Legislatures opening day, House leaders scheduled separate redistricting committee meetings at the same time - and critics blasted it as another attempt to limit public input. Republicans in the Florida House, who control the process of drawing new congressional and legislative district boundaries, held meetings Tuesday, specifically for public comment - but both were at 4 p.m. What was scheduled as a two-hour meeting ended in just eight minutes, after only two county commissione...

Education reform and tax cuts were among the ideas in Gov. Kim Reynolds Condition of the State address on Tuesday, but advocates for marginalized Iowans and working families say some priorities are out of touch with communities. The governors plans are consistent with those of GOP lawmakers, who control the Legislature. ...

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee launched the 2022 legislative session with his State of the State address on Tuesday. The theme of the speech was "action, this day," a quote from Winston Churchill at the beginning of World War II. ...

Banning the “1619 Project” about the impact of slavery and Black Americans on U.S. history from Iowa schools as a state lawmaker proposes would “be a threat to public education,” says a Fairfield schoolteacher, echoing concerns of other educators. House File 222, sponsored by Rep. Skyler Wheeler, R-Orange City, would ban schools, community colleges and state universities from using any history curriculum obtained from the 1619 Project, which was created by an Iowa native. Wheeler said h...

ABOUT Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author, and include both facts and the individual’s personal perspective. Community members are encouraged to submit letters up to 250 words for consideration. Wed., December 23, 2020 Rev. Gary Sneller The names are seared into our collective conscience as Iowans — Johnny Gosch, Erin Pospicil, Lyric Cook, and Elizabeth Collins. For months after their disappearances in 1982, 2001, and 2012, our hearts ached with daily remin...