Full tuition at a local private school is $18k for high school students. How many kids will have a new choice to attend a private school with the $7k from an EdSvgsAct? Why divert state money to those who already can afford it? Is this where you want IA spending your tax dollars?

Another ≠. Red wave ≠ support for ESAs. If so, why the need for the rate of movement of the Legislation, changes in law to bypass processes, creation of Ed Reform Comm, lobbyists hanging in DSM, ads running, comms blitz, etc.? When the process was followed, they didn’t pass.

Theoretical question, Rob Sand, but what could $900 million+ allocated to Iowa's community colleges do for Iowans' access to higher ed?

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As the hearing continues, I should note there is little reported fraud in these programs Link:iowastartingline.com/2023/03/28/fry…

I'm sorry, but. . . what? I can't tell if this is just bananas or truly spiteful, but it certainly isn't "fiscally responsible"

also this. kids, man

I've long proposed- after $999,999,999, you get a gold star. There's no reason individuals need to possess this much wealth. We need to stop viewing billionaires as role models that everyone could "potentially become" and view them as bloated dragons hoarding resources.

My ex-husband Sean Kearney passed away this past Wednesday. Sean has four children whom I love and care for deeply. I'd like to ask for your support in helping them with the funeral, memorial, and other costs associated with his death. gofund.me/6cbfc136

Incredible quiz! On point! Was it said on Parks & Rec or during the Iowa Legistlative session?

Grateful and blessed to be chosen as the ACTE #RegionIII CTE Teacher Educator of the Year.

You know you're conferencing when you randomly run into an ACTE & ECMC Foundation fellow on a street corner in Baltimore when your prof orgs overlap. Josh Labrie, always good to see you. #actefellow #cte

I feel so seen.

Shout this from the rooftops. We talk about inflation and avoid dollar-to-dollar comparisons everywhere else. Why do we allow that argument to stand for public ed funding? OF COURSE we spend more money now than we did 10 years ago? Gotta think beyond 'counting.'

I'm still working on the acceptance bit (I hold this internal delusion that maybe there IS still a special Marie Kondo/Erin Condren/unicorn out there). But when I'm accepting of myself, I can do magical things.

That moment when you realize your "ppwer up" anthem has been sanitized and put into the middle of a Paw Patrol movie. #Iloveit #notreally #alittlesad, but my daughter did love it. Icona Pop

People can suffocate from not being seen and understood.

There aren't words; very grateful to have been the recipient of ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year Award.