As parents and others interested in the education of PK-12 students in Iowa, and knowing that Iowa's per pupil spending is $970 per student below the national average and the gap is widening and it would take 16% allowable growth to just get to the average, we urge the Iowa Legislature and Governor Brandstad to swiftly pass 4% allowable growth for the coming school year and for 2014 before school districts come up against the April 15 deadline to certify their budgets, leading to potential cuts in services and programs for our children.
The increase in public interest regarding our request for adequate educational funding is both significant and encouraging. This momentum indicates that our call for legislative action resonates with many across the state.
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Tom Weber
13 years ago
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Kids are the future. invest in them instead of finding excuses.
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Brenda Kelly
13 years ago
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enough is enough. our local district is already talking about cutting arts and sports. fix this now.
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Mike Petersen
13 years ago
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iowa used to be a leader in schools what happened? quit playing games with the budget and get this done already.
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David Ortiz
13 years ago
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Disgraceful. 16% is a lot but $970 below average is just embarrassing for this state.
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Linda Reid
13 years ago
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The teachers are struggling with no resources. do your jobs and fund the schools.
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Sarah Reid
13 years ago
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My kids deserve way better than this. Stop cutting our classrooms.
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As parents and others interested in the education of PK-12 students in Iowa, and knowing that Iowa's per pupil spending is $970 per student below the national average and the gap is widening and it would take 16% allowable growth to just get to the average, we urge the Iowa Legislature and Governor Brandstad to swiftly pass 4% allowable growth for the coming school year and for 2014 before school districts come up against the April 15 deadline to certify their budgets, leading to potential cuts in services and programs for our children.
The increase in public interest regarding our request for adequate educational funding is both significant and encouraging. This momentum indicates that our call for legislative action resonates with many across the state.
6 Comments
T
Tom Weber
13 years ago
Featured
Kids are the future. invest in them instead of finding excuses.
B
Brenda Kelly
13 years ago
Featured
enough is enough. our local district is already talking about cutting arts and sports. fix this now.
M
Mike Petersen
13 years ago
Featured
iowa used to be a leader in schools what happened? quit playing games with the budget and get this done already.
D
David Ortiz
13 years ago
Featured
Disgraceful. 16% is a lot but $970 below average is just embarrassing for this state.
L
Linda Reid
13 years ago
Featured
The teachers are struggling with no resources. do your jobs and fund the schools.
S
Sarah Reid
13 years ago
Featured
My kids deserve way better than this. Stop cutting our classrooms.
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Kids are the future. invest in them instead of finding excuses.