Tina Halverson @thalv19
Mother of 2, wife, and continuous learner. School Improvement Consultant. Views are my own. Iowa, USA Joined October 2015-
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Inside a rural Iowa school district’s fight to save public education thesandb.com/47258/article/…
You don’t see this every day. CB Terrion Arnold on draft day, using his time on @gmfb to praise his high school janitor. I wanna draft this guy into my family. @KyleBrandt #gmfb
The BEST thing I’ve seen at the @DrakeRelays today is out at the throws field. A remote control car bringing javelins back to the throwers. And the cars are manned by the Norwalk Robotic Club. America’s Athletic Classic is truly for everyone.
You're under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously.
Wise words from Molly Donahue, state senator. #RememberinNovember
We are fortunate to have our #CRAEA Crisis Response Team, made up of staff who bring a wealth of knowledge & a variety of skills to the table. These amazing individuals assist communities following a tragedy by offering much-needed support during difficult times. 👏 #iaedchat
Your daily reminder that because of the @IowaGOP, our tax dollars are paying for rich kids in our largest cities to go to private school. This terrible legislation is already forcing public school to cut budgets and close schools.
Nearly 10 percent of the Heartland AEA has resigned – with more than a month remaining in 2024 school year. The governor insisted nothing would change. The governor was wrong. who13.com/news/with-unce…
The claim was to be focused on local control, reducing administrative bloat, and wouldn’t cut AEA jobs. Now, a $10 million cut from the special ed staff budget to fund a new division at the DE. We were said to be fear-mongering, but they continue to do EXACTLY what was predicted.
Once again, our AEAs respond regardless of our governor’s position or lack of support. #EveryDayatAEA
we'll take good care of her ❤️
we'll take good care of her ❤️
Generational. Welcome to Basketball Country, Caitlin Clark.
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 🤩 @IndianaFever x @CaitlinClark22 #WNBADraft
Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night… with @CaitlinClark22 🤯👏🤩 @nbcsnl x #Hawkeyes
IA Republicans in the legislature need to see this. 69% of teachers surveyed said the best way to prevent school shootings would be to improve mental health screening and treatment. Just 13% want teachers and administrators to be able to carry guns. #GunControl
There will never be another @CaitlinClark22 & there will never be another 2️⃣2️⃣. The #Hawkeyes will retire Clark's No. 22.
"We got to do this 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿." #Hawkeyes
Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall, and Caitlin Clark have started 134 games together. It’s the 2nd most of any D-I trio in the last 25 years. The 135th start will be in the national title game. One last dance for these historic Hawkeyes.
Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Lynette Woodard, Sheryl Swoopes, Andraya Carter... All this talk from current and former players about inspiring and empowering women's basketball only to shit on the brightest young star every chance they get. The commentary that surrounds women's…
Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Lynette Woodard, Sheryl Swoopes, Andraya Carter... All this talk from current and former players about inspiring and empowering women's basketball only to shit on the brightest young star every chance they get. The commentary that surrounds women's…
Today, Iowa's Caitlin Clark will play her 139th college game ... the exact same # as Kelsey Plum did. Clark has 3,921 career points and will end up more than 400 ahead of Plum's previous NCAA D-I women's record of 3,527.
Dr. Jared Smith @JaredSmithPhD
5K Followers 4K Following Superintendent | Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Lifelong Learner
Laura Williams ✨ @mrswilliams21c
18K Followers 15K Following Wife, Mother, 21C Learning Specialist @aealearning, Teacher, Friend,🏃♀️, 🚴♀️ #CodeBreaker #author✨ #edutant #changeagent #agile @IowaALN @AuthLearn4All
Central Rivers AEA @CentralRivers
4K Followers 1K Following Central Rivers AEA is one of 9 Iowa AEAs established by the Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities.
Cari Teske @cariteske
2K Followers 2K Following Christian. Wife. Mother of 3 young men! Media Director @CentralRivers. Google Certified Trainer. Love to find innovative ways to engage learners.
Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy
95K Followers 19K Following J Casas & Associates, Leadership Coach, Educator, Speaker, Author of 9 books: Best-Selling book #Culturize #Recalibrate. Owner of @ConnectEDDBooks Publishing
Lisa Hartman, Ed.D. @EDLisaHartman
2K Followers 4K Following Coordinator of curriculum, instruction, and assessment - Lewis Central.
Justin Stockdale @DNHSUPT
3K Followers 3K Following Proud dad, husband, and Superintendent of Dike-New Hartford Community Schools. Posts are my own.
Jeremy Langner @LangnerJ
857 Followers 1K Following Passionate, motivated, learner.....dad, husband and friend. Middle School Principal
Kay Schmalen @schma3
2K Followers 2K Following Director of Professional Learning- Central Rivers AEA Google for Education Certified Trainer Passionate about engaging students and supporting teachers.
Corey Rogers (she|her.. @corey_rogers
2K Followers 3K Following Mother. Wife. Educator. @DLGWAEA Consultant. @IowaCSTA Chapter President. Technology Nerd. Book Lover. Yogi. She|Her. #CS4IA #CSforIA #CSforGWAEA #GWAEAlibs
Jen Sigrist @JenSigrist
4K Followers 2K Following Executive Director of Ed Services for Central Rivers AEA (Iowa), mother of two boys, wife of a ms teacher & Buckeye fan, constant learner. Views are my own.
Steve Bunn @steve_bunn
408 Followers 901 Following Special Education teacher, husband of Laurie, and father of three. Thinker. Interested in everything education, the Bears, Cubs,and Cyclones.
Monty K @MontyKinseth
1K Followers 2K Following Trying to stay positive on the survival of our Democracy
Jen Mangler @JenMangler
261 Followers 583 Following Social Studies teacher (NBCT). I find this world endlessly fascinating.
Sara @HawkeyeSara
270 Followers 960 Following Parent and educator who loves reading, cooking, stitching, exploring, and conversation. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Retweet does not equal endorsement.
Mrs. Laura Angove @artgove
345 Followers 2K Following
Vicky Brenner @Vicky4Iowa
2K Followers 3K Following Iowan. Educator. Citizen Advocate. Lover of all things Madison County. Former candidate for IA Senate. Do what you can to make the world a better place.
Kathy Robertson @muleworks
381 Followers 2K Following I'm a professional lurker. You won't find anything here. Really. And #IAmAnEngineer
Joe Pick @DadofPicks
1K Followers 2K Following Dad, husband, 4 kids, 3 dogs, Farm grown. Coached & played football. Candidate for Bennington School Board. Youth safety and public school advocate.
Shannan Fleming @ShannanFleming
58 Followers 673 Following Wife/Mom of 3/Friend/Autism Consultant/Runner/Cyclist/Reader/Singer
Raymond Baker @RayBake
4K Followers 3K Following Lifelong Iowan. Reader. Writer. Gardener. Goldendoodle fan. Camper. Volunteer. LGBTQ Ally. Believer in Social Justice, Women's Rights, and Democratic Values.
Jessica Vanden Berg @JessVandenBerg
1K Followers 1K Following #independentmamas. whatever I do I do for my daughter. politics. advocacy. social justice.
Heart of Iowa Democra.. @HeartofIowaDems
120 Followers 310 Following
Mike McCarter @MikeMcCarter17
295 Followers 1K Following Husband, father, DikeNewHartford/UNI/Iowa fan, fishing/hunting/camping enthusiast
Ellen Voss McDonald @ellenkmcd
5K Followers 5K Following Wife, Mom, Grandma, Passionate about Politics (my sister called me rabid), work from home, TV on msnbc (no Todd/Mitchell) or Law & Order. Left handed too.
Go Jack Smith @EricCu11en
379 Followers 3K Following take elmo schmusk with ya. Nec audiendi qui solent dicere, vox populi, vox dei, quum tumultuositas vulgi semper insaniae proxima sit.
Samantha Hernandez @svhernandez
2K Followers 3K Following @dmregister state education reporter, rural school researcher, Latina, JOC, TBI survivor. Prior: @spencer_fdn fellow, @dcadvocatenews, @gbpressgazette
Keiser Hillman @TheGoodKeiser
523 Followers 871 Following Teacher, Political Activist, Aging Punk. Born and raised Jersey Strong; trying to be more Iowa Nice.
deb blair @debblair193204
29 Followers 66 Following
Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang
1K Followers 2K Following Twin Dad | Asst. Supt. of School Improvement | Adjunct Professor / Author / 2023 IA Central Office O.Y.
Heather Rinderknecht @HRinde03
102 Followers 362 Following
Leah Marth @MarthLeah
31 Followers 468 Following
Zach Spindler-Krage @zspindlerkrage
335 Followers 656 Following Incoming @DenverPost | News Editor for @thesandb | @EPA intern | Former: @PB_News @BrookingsInst @savethebwca @FairVote
Tim Grieves @TimothyGrieves
876 Followers 2K Following Husband, dad, PaPa. Coach for Principals, Superintendent and Principal Searches, Work with School Boards
IASB Legislative @IASB_Legis
377 Followers 39 Following Updates from IASB on legislative issues important to Iowa school board/superintendent teams.
Larry McNutt @suptprincmcnutt
776 Followers 1K Following Superintendent, Elem. Principal & Athletic Director at Diagonal Community School.
Gumby Brain Specialis.. @GumbyBrainDoc
422 Followers 2K Following Just recently fell off the turnip truck. https://t.co/3LAjVYgvu1
Just Another Amy @Plus2Amy
599 Followers 1K Following just a small town girl... I'm interested in wildlife photography and dismantling the patriarchy. No DMs. #NoDemUnder1k
Carrie! (she/her) @oneloveinspires
342 Followers 1K Following Graphic Designer by day, guiding youth in love by night. I love TTRPGs, Hawkeye Football/Basketball, Unicorns, DIIIIIIIICCCCCCEEEE
Jim @JimSchn78659872
6K Followers 7K Following An educator, advocate, and resource for students of all ages. Long for the promises of America to be true for ALL AMERICANS!💙💙💙💙💙 NO DMS!🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧
Pam Miller @PamMiller1011
7 Followers 24 Following
Helen Grunewald @hgwalnut
827 Followers 1K Following Fifth generation Iowa farmer, raising Suffolks with a little bit of Hampshire. U of Iowa grad.
Martin @Martinblowhard1
84 Followers 460 Following
Dr. Jacquelyn R. Burr.. @JackieRMoorman
315 Followers 724 Following SS teacher~Instructional Strategist~School Improvement Coordinator~Adjunct instructor~Fulbright TGC~US Peace Teacher~CFR Ambassador.
Senior Goober @kegunder
59 Followers 271 Following
Warren A Varley @VoteVarley
5K Followers 6K Following 🇺🇦 farmer & attorney, former candidate for Iowa Legis 👨🌾👨⚖️🌊 #FBR #sustainableAg #climateAction🌍 #OverturnCitizensUnited⚖️ #DirtRoadDem🚲
Iowa Guy @i0wa_Guy
421 Followers 880 Following Former anti-Steve Deace Show account. I still don't like him and think he's a jerk but am more concerned about the overall state of Iowa politics. blue check
Donovan @EasternIowan
1K Followers 5K Following Iowan, Democracy, PublicHealth, Independent, HealthierCommunities, RuralCommunities, Relationships, Justice, Kindness, Dogs & Cats
Karl Kurt @KarlMKurt
670 Followers 303 Following Assistant Chief/Human Resources Director @ Central Rivers AEA. I am an educational leader, love the Hawkeyes, and enjoy spending time with my family.
Tom McDermott @TomMcDe83
101 Followers 539 Following
Janel 💙 @Janel_Lesan
1K Followers 2K Following Grateful for my hubby, children and five grands. Democracy is at stake. VOTE BLUE
Paula Johnson @pjohnson261
178 Followers 307 Following Teacher, Mom, Passionate about technology use in the classroom.
Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball
327K Followers 498 Following Official page of University of Iowa Football
Barb Schwamman @MrsSchwamman
3K Followers 2K Following Superintendent of Osage and Riceville Schools, giving our students world-class education,out of box thinker,leader, mother, wife, golfer...
Central Rivers AEA @CentralRivers
4K Followers 1K Following Central Rivers AEA is one of 9 Iowa AEAs established by the Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities.
Cari Teske @cariteske
2K Followers 2K Following Christian. Wife. Mother of 3 young men! Media Director @CentralRivers. Google Certified Trainer. Love to find innovative ways to engage learners.
Wartburg College @WartburgCollege
6K Followers 561 Following Experience more at Wartburg with up to $1,500 toward hands-on learning opportunities like study abroad, internships, and more!
Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy
95K Followers 19K Following J Casas & Associates, Leadership Coach, Educator, Speaker, Author of 9 books: Best-Selling book #Culturize #Recalibrate. Owner of @ConnectEDDBooks Publishing
Mississippi Bend AEA @MBAEA
948 Followers 95 Following We provide services in special education, school technology, media, and instructional/curriculum support to six counties in Eastern Iowa.
Dr. Tony Voss @AnthonyDVoss
2K Followers 433 Following Superintendent of Schools for the Hudson Community School District #hudsonschools Opinions are mine. Tweets by Dr. Voss signed 'DTV'
Keystone AEA @KeystoneAEA
2K Followers 612 Following Keystone AEA is one of 9 Iowa AEAs established by the Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities.
Iowa Men’s Basketba.. @IowaHoops
194K Followers 109 Following The official Twitter account for the Iowa Men’s Basketball team. 29 NCAA Tournament appearances • 3 Final Fours • 8 Sweet 16 appearances • 11 B1G Titles
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉.. @DrBradJohnson
132K Followers 11K Following 🎤 Inspirational Keynote Speaker | Author of 15 Books 📚 |🌎 Inspiring, Empowering, and Transforming Teaching & Leadership. @ https://t.co/AVkwWrefEA
Iowa's AEAs @iowa_aea
6K Followers 233 Following Iowa's AEAs were established by the 1974 Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities for all Iowa children.
KWWL @KWWL
73K Followers 437 Following We've got you covered in eastern Iowa, with newsrooms in Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Also @KWWLStormTrack7
Great Prairie AEA @GPAEA
2K Followers 612 Following Every Child. Every Classroom. Every Day. We are GPAEA.
Kay Schmalen @schma3
2K Followers 2K Following Director of Professional Learning- Central Rivers AEA Google for Education Certified Trainer Passionate about engaging students and supporting teachers.
Iowa Women's Basketba.. @IowaWBB
107K Followers 305 Following The official account of the Iowa Women's Basketball Team • 30 NCAA Tournament Appearances • 10 Sweet Sixteens • 6 Elite Eights • 2 Final Fours • 16 B1G Titles
Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA
3K Followers 378 Following GWAEA is one of 9 Iowa AEAs established by the Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities for all Iowa children.
Corey Rogers (she|her.. @corey_rogers
2K Followers 3K Following Mother. Wife. Educator. @DLGWAEA Consultant. @IowaCSTA Chapter President. Technology Nerd. Book Lover. Yogi. She|Her. #CS4IA #CSforIA #CSforGWAEA #GWAEAlibs
Jen Sigrist @JenSigrist
4K Followers 2K Following Executive Director of Ed Services for Central Rivers AEA (Iowa), mother of two boys, wife of a ms teacher & Buckeye fan, constant learner. Views are my own.
Joe Pick @DadofPicks
1K Followers 2K Following Dad, husband, 4 kids, 3 dogs, Farm grown. Coached & played football. Candidate for Bennington School Board. Youth safety and public school advocate.
Raymond Baker @RayBake
4K Followers 3K Following Lifelong Iowan. Reader. Writer. Gardener. Goldendoodle fan. Camper. Volunteer. LGBTQ Ally. Believer in Social Justice, Women's Rights, and Democratic Values.
Iowa Senate Democrats @SenateMajority
9K Followers 9K Following The campaign account of Iowa Senate Democrats. Fighting for a better deal for Iowans.
Novak Education @NovakEducation
2K Followers 262 Following Educators Deserve Better Education. #ProfessionalDevelopment, #BlendedLearning, Implementation Support, Keynotes, and All Things #UDL #InclusivePractices
Building Thinking Cla.. @BTCthinks
5K Followers 94 Following #buildingthinkingclassrooms #thinkingclassroom content // via @pgliljedahl and team!
RULER @rulerapproach
20K Followers 403 Following An evidence-based approach to social & emotional learning. Learn about upcoming trainings at our website below. For more about our research, visit @YaleEmotion.
Samantha Hernandez @svhernandez
2K Followers 3K Following @dmregister state education reporter, rural school researcher, Latina, JOC, TBI survivor. Prior: @spencer_fdn fellow, @dcadvocatenews, @gbpressgazette
Iowa Senate Democrats @IowaSenate
15K Followers 3K Following The official twitter account of Iowa Senate Democrats.
Chad Lang, Ed.D. @Chad_mLang
1K Followers 2K Following Twin Dad | Asst. Supt. of School Improvement | Adjunct Professor / Author / 2023 IA Central Office O.Y.
Rep. Jennifer Konfrst @KonfrstForHouse
5K Followers 2K Following Educator. Mom. State Rep. Fighting for the future of Iowa. All about people, not politics. Honored to lead @iowahousedems.
Chad Henning @chadhenning4
112 Followers 737 Following Father of three amazing nerds and husband to an amazing wife.
Maka Pilcher @MakaPilcher
201 Followers 514 Following Attorney, public school advocate, non-practicing introvert.
todd coulter @tcoulter36
821 Followers 2K Following Husband, son, brother, father of 4...just trying to be better tomorrow than I was today. 7-12 AP/AD Crestwood HS, Cresco, Iowa
Paula Johnson @pjohnson261
178 Followers 307 Following Teacher, Mom, Passionate about technology use in the classroom.
Janel 💙 @Janel_Lesan
1K Followers 2K Following Grateful for my hubby, children and five grands. Democracy is at stake. VOTE BLUE
Larry McNutt @suptprincmcnutt
776 Followers 1K Following Superintendent, Elem. Principal & Athletic Director at Diagonal Community School.
Tim Grieves @TimothyGrieves
876 Followers 2K Following Husband, dad, PaPa. Coach for Principals, Superintendent and Principal Searches, Work with School Boards
Rep. Josh Turek @turek4iowa
828 Followers 102 Following State Representative in the Iowa House for District 20; 4x Paralympian 2x Gold Medalist in wheelchair basketball; disability advocate
Grace King @GraciiElizabeth
1K Followers 508 Following K-12 Education Reporter @gazettedotcom. Former reporter for Southeast Iowa Union. NYCJ semester @TheKingsCollege. Get vaccinated. She/her.
Karl Kurt @KarlMKurt
670 Followers 303 Following Assistant Chief/Human Resources Director @ Central Rivers AEA. I am an educational leader, love the Hawkeyes, and enjoy spending time with my family.
Kent Wedeking @kentwedeking
370 Followers 1K Following Catholic, Family, Hiking, Cycling. Fan of things I can do while drinking. Iowa State above all else. Wrangler of Tiny Terrorists. Defenestration Advocate.
Rachel Manuel Bruns @rachelbruns
2K Followers 4K Following maternal health advocate. nonprofit, civic engagement & service leader.
State Rep. Austin Bae.. @AustinBaeth
2K Followers 262 Following Husband, father, doctor, small business owner, and state representative of Iowa House District 36.
Jill Hesse @JillHesse
164 Followers 243 Following SEBH Support Coordinator forKeystone AEA, student-centered, native of Calmar, IA, UNI alum, MA from Western Illinois U, momma of 3, wife of 1
Deb VanderGaast @DebCares4Iowa
5K Followers 5K Following Democrat, #Childcare Advocate, RN, Entrepreneur, Civil Servant, Community Leader, wife & mother of eight amazing people. Opinions are my own. She/Her/They/Them
Dan Breyfogle CAA @danbreyfogle
337 Followers 904 Following Proud husband to Mary and father to Preston, Paxton and Hattie. Humbled to serve as Prek-12th Asst Principal at Grundy Center Community Schools. CAA
Molly Donahue @MDonahueforIA
2K Followers 805 Following Representing Iowa and the people of Linn County
Dyan Sundermeyer @DyanSundermeyer
1K Followers 2K Following Literacy consultant...If you think reading is boring, you're doing it wrong.
Sarah Trone Garriott @SarahforIowa
13K Followers 2K Following Senator for IA Senate District 14 - She/hers. https://t.co/wohk2We8qd
Iowa Reading Research.. @IAReading
4K Followers 1K Following Student Reading Success Through Research and Collaboration. Research, resources, and information for educators and families.
Randy Richardson @RandyOnEd
7K Followers 7K Following Organizer with Iowans for Public Ed. Former (as in no longer employed as) teacher, TAG coordinator, AEA Techie, UniServ Director & Assoc Exec. Director of ISEA.
Nathan Boonstra, MD @PedsGeekMD
9K Followers 2K Following Equal parts puns, pediatrics, pop culture. I debunk vaccine myths like Spock & McCoy combined. Yes, I’ve read the inserts. Opinions mine, not employer’s.
Patrick Donovan @donovanscience
3K Followers 3K Following Instructional Coach, ITEC Board President 2022, Google Education Trainer, Innovator #Col16 #GoogleEI, #accessibility, Esports Coach. Weird, but in a good way.
Mindy Reimer @mindyreimer
860 Followers 1K Following Mom. Wife. Educator. Currently serving as Media Administrator @KeystoneAEA. Helping Ss and educators get the resources they need to do the work and do it well.
Stacy Behmer @sbehmer
5K Followers 2K Following Grant Wood AEA Coordinator of Digital Learning, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, life-long learner and sports fan!
HawkDad @HawkDad1
4K Followers 226 Following opinions are my own. 13 haters, 4300 fans (no, not -only fans-sicko) 😉🤣
Clay Harrold @charrold48
850 Followers 2K Following Husband to Dana. Father to Braylee, Coleton and Alayna.
Andy Crozier @acrozier22
5K Followers 2K Following Superintendent at @CentralLeeCSD, advocate for student leadership development, digital learning environments, lifelong learner! #millennial #Proud2bCL
Brad Buck @DrBradBuck
6K Followers 815 Following Superintendent, Husband, Dad, Papa, learner. Tweets are my own.
Still true.
Don't vote for anyone you wouldn't trust with your dog.
I get it Fred. Wrote this the last time I had to say goodbye. Never gets easy... Every morning for the past 3 weeks, he has woken me at 4 AM with his pacing — collar jangling, looking for God knows what. He has been talking to ghosts lately. He wanders into corners, gets stuck,…
Last Friday I took my old and mostly useless dog River to the vet. I got down on the floor with @featherty. I held River’s face in my hands and told her what a good dog she was and how much I loved her over and over as she fell asleep and passed. If that makes me soft, fine.
😢 services will not be provided and even worse money drained from AEA system to fund teacher pay raises (which they deserve) is not sustainable and will be catastrophic to small rural districts! It’s law now so don’t say we didn’t tell you so FY27 and FY 28 ugly @RobSandIA
Post a picture with your dog that doesn’t involve shooting them and throwing them in a gravel pit. I’ll start.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appears to have confirmed that she killed a family puppy that infuriated her by being “untrainable,” and she claims it only proves how “politically incorrect” she is. trib.al/wOcWZBs
@tony4iowa @RandyOnEd Yes, but what she didn’t realize is the support AEAs provide private schools for little to no cost. They, too, will be required to pay for services. She is hurting them as well. This is about privatizing education.
You are paying for rich families’ kids to go to private school while your neighborhood school has fewer resources. In 144 districts, property taxes will go up to pay the difference. The voucher scheme is a win for special interests while the rest of us foot the bill.
Nearly $180 million in tax dollars has been set aside for vouchers during the 2024-2025 school year. That’s $50 million more than was initially projected. iowastartingline.com/2024/04/24/iow…
I graduated the police academy. We trained 4 hours every Wednesday morning for 16 weeks. People failed out because they couldn’t hit the target from 10 yards away. And we think Ms Jones is gonna turn into John Wick?!? There are better ideas than arming educators.
My idea with arming teachers always comes back to this: Even if all goes EXACTLY as intended, asking a teacher to pull the trigger on an assailant AND hit target to stop that threat is such a big ask. The opportunity for rounds to miss and hit someone else is a massive risk.
Who stands to benefit from the AEA bill passed during this years session? It isn't educators or students or parents. As far as I can tell, the only winners are private school interests who donated to Kim Reynolds' campaign.
Another week, another batch of headlines revealing the harm done to Iowa public education this legislative session. These consequences could have been avoided, but Republican lawmakers chose to put special interests ahead of Iowa children.
Iowa is the only state whose cancer rate is rising. Let me repeat that. Iowa is the ONLY state whose cancer rate is RISING.
Supporters of the new school vouchers law said it wouldn’t hurt public schools, so who could have seen this coming??? buff.ly/4daoTTh
So many times I hear the argument, "It's my tax dollars, I should be able to send my child to the school I choose with them." Makes as much sense as, "I should be able to use my tax dollars to a membership at the country club instead of taxes paying for public parks."
It would have cost the state $2M to unlock nearly $30M in federal funding to feed hungry kids. Instead, Iowa Republicans are spending $3M to help put more guns in schools. Absolutely shocking stuff.
House lawmakers advance $3 million grant program to help schools buy guns for teachers desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…
Lots of folks bringing up AEAs on the doors today.
25 years ago was the Columbine shooting. Sending love today to the many families who I have gotten to know. Just imagine how free from gun violence America could be had we responded differently and had we not allowed the gun lobby to spend the past 25 years fueling gun violence.
Sine die = the end of the 90th legislative session earlier this morning (around 3:25am). We will keep working for Iowa’s kids, for public education, for their future. For opportunity and for accountability. Thank you to my constituents for giving me the honor to serve.
It’s been my honor to serve my district in the 90th General Assembly. And after a very long day and a hard session, I’m so glad to be headed home.
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