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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Senate Democrats have offered a new compromise on education policy that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting changes.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  "The devil is in the details" seems to be the popular phrase when it comes to the governor's education reform plan.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Governor Branstad's education plan could mean changes in the classroom.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For the 85th time, the Iowa General Assembly was gaveled in with its usual pomp and circumstance Monday.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Lawmakers in Iowa have finally reached a compromise concerning education reform.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The 2012 Iowa General Assembly gathered Monday in Des Moines for the first time in 2012.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is promoting an education reform.