Education | Iowa Senate Democrats

Let’s send kids back to school safely

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official, Safer communities

It’s back-to school time, and most parents would love for kids to return to their classroom – when it is safe. No amount of seat time in a classroom will make up for jeopardizing the health of our kids. Let’s put their safety first as we continue to assess our return-to-learn plans.

Governor “abusing the power of her office” to force unsafe school reopenings

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

“Nowhere in Senate File 2310 does it state that Iowa students, teachers and staff will be required to work and learn in unsafe buildings.” the percentage of time Iowans need to spend in buildings. She cooked up that unsafe and unrealistic number herself.”

Statement on Gov’s executive order on schools

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Iowa schools are being forced into difficult choices between in-person learning and the health and safety of students and staff. Only when we get serious about knocking down this virus can our kids have a quality education and a safe school environment.

2020 Session Wrap-up

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Consumer protections, Education, Energy & Enviroment, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Veterans & service members, Working families

A quick list of the good, the bad and the ugly bills of the 2020 legislative session.

Legislative Democrats’ COVID-19 Recovery Agenda

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Working families

Iowa’s Democratic lawmakers have released a plan to address the needs of Iowa families and business during the reconvened 2020 session, starting June 3. The goal is to keep lawmakers focused on addressing problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Limiting disruptions in the the classroom

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official, Safer communities

The Iowa Senate adopted SF 2360, which will give teachers and schools more tools for addressing disruptive student behavior. This is a step toward fixing what has become an overwhelming concern for our schools.
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Emergency Action to stop private school vouchers

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official

ACTION ALERT: We believe a vote on private school vouchers will be held at the Senate Education Committee meeting TODAY at 2 PM in room 22. This is the last scheduled meeting before the funnel deadline. IMMEDIATELY: 1) Call the Senate Switchboard (1515-281-3371) and leave a message for your Senators. ...

What Iowans are saying

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

Iowans want decent-paying jobs, affordable health care and the chance to lead a good life. In recent years, however, we’ve seen stagnant wages, rising health care costs and more Iowans living paycheck to paycheck. Iowans deserve better. In a survey earlier this session, Senate Democrats asked what you think can ...

GOP school funding shortchanges students & schools

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official

It’s disappointing that legislative Republicans are even undercutting the Governor’s level of education spending. Senate Democrats will support a robust education funding plan that will make up for inflationary losses over the past two years and provide a modest increase as well. We believe that a 3 percent increase is what Iowa schools, educators and students deserve.

2018 End-of-Session Report

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Consumer protections, Education, Energy & Enviroment, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Veterans & service members, Working families

This session, we heard from thousands of Iowans who work hard but struggle to get by. They just want a decent-paying job and the chance to lead a happy, healthy life. Our job in the Legislature is to listen and work to improve the lives of everyday Iowans.

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