341 Iowa Education Agency staffers have retired or resigned this year amid uncertainty over a new law to overhaul the agencies, signed by Kim Reynolds desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

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Dunkerton CSD teachers worked with a #CRAEA literacy consultant & school psychologist to apply skills from their 'Intensive Literacy' class. They taught phonics explicitly & used visual, auditory & hands-on techniques to enhance student learning! #EveryDayAtAEA #iaedchat 🙌👏

Textbook. Why this is so contested is nuts.

Not just textbook. Obvious. Clear. Not even a question. And I was among those who initially thought it was a bad call because I only saw the close/upper body reply. This is not even a debate. It. Was. A. Foul.

“Don’t have a drill because it’s a drill, have a drill because it helps him win”

From Josh Pate

Can't wait to share more about my book chapter and inquiry by design at the #impactflorida conference tomorrow!

Thanks, Times-Republican for sharing an op-ed by Dr. Lisa Wymore, #CRAEA consultant for English Language Learners! She helps educators with teaching strategies for ELLs. AEAs support educators to create inclusive classrooms where all students can thrive! 👏
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FINAL FOUR BOUND: Iowa will advance to the Final Four as they defeated LSU 94 - 87. kwwl.com/sports/iowa-ad…

New from Ty Rushing: Voters can expect to be bombarded by mailers and ads saying that Iowa Democrats voted against teacher pay raises, but those attacks won't mention the connection to the AEA bill that is unpopular with most Iowans.
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Tax cuts are already decreasing state revenues forcing public schools to do without and ignoring the $100 million for required maintenance in our state parks.
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BUT: it's not like we're improving! Just finding the least-worst option. Vote this fall. #raygun iowastartingline.com/2024/03/26/aea…

Ann Thomas, #CRAEA media & library consultant, has been leading the way in teaching educators about AI technology. 💡💻 Thank you The Courier for this great coverage! #EveryDayAtAEA #AI #iaedchat #ialegis Cedar Falls Schools
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The people we lead need to know we are right there with them.

Lead with compassion.

Grateful to have an article published in the spring edition of The Pennsylvania Administrator!

Hills Elementary School, south of Iowa City, is being forced to close next yr as Gov. Reynolds and the GOP legislature push their anti-public schools agenda. The Iowa City Board shared that vouchers and years of underfunding are largely to blame for this closure. #VoteBlue2024

Arizona parents tried to use ESA money for $15K watches, $5K massage chairs, and $24K golf simulators.

The AZ Dept. of Ed. tried to restrict such spending, and Republican lawmakers said this would “restrict the program further than the legislature intended.”

It’s a scam.

This bill is such a disservice to our students and educators.

As we navigate these changes, we're focused on the future. One thing that won't change is our commitment to serving children, families, and educators in Iowa.
Thank you to all who shared their stories in recent months — and to all who advocate for education in Iowa.

While your schools are attempting to accomplish the serious business of educating Iowa’s future, they are being hampered by delays from Iowa’s legislature, which has spent time on all kinds of bizarre stuff.

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I am truly heartbroken. 50 years of work to build & strengthen a framework of support that provides equity for kids in schools across Iowa, pulled apart in a matter of months.

The Senate GOP passed the AEA bill today & it goes to the Governor. Iowans are not asking for this.