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Who Should Pay For Preschool For The Middle Class?

Low-income parents in the United States often can’t get into public preschools while middle-income parents can’t afford to pay for private preschools. As the price of private preschool soars and states spend more than ever on public programs for the poor, will the middle class be left behind?

By Lillian Mongeau / The Hechinger Report

/ 25 Jun 2018

Who Should Pay For Preschool For The Middle Class?

Iowa State University President Says Better Communication Needed From University

Iowa State University officials need to do a better job telling Iowans -- taxpayers, business leaders and especially Iowa legislators -- about the value ISU and the state's universities give Iowa, ISU president Wendy Wintersteen said in an IowaWatch interview. Listen to the podcast of that interview

By Jeff Stein

/ 21 May 2018

Iowa State University President Says Better Communication Needed From University

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Legislature Reaches Key Tax Deal, Education Funding Still Uncertain

The tenth week of the 2016 legislative session is over, with surprising breakthroughs on budget issues just before the second funnel deadline.

By Jeff Stein

/ 14 Mar 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Legislature Reaches Key Tax Deal, Education Funding Still Uncertain

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year's Legislative Session Return In 2016

The Iowa legislature is back in session. We'll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year's session, and hear from analysts about what they expect.

By Jeff Stein

/ 25 Jan 2016

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year's Legislative Session Return In 2016

Inside The Reporter's Notebook: How The Gazette Dug Into High State Tax Credit For Private Schools

The Gazette's investigative reporter Erin Jordan explains the reporting she did to reveal why some Iowans are concerned about a generous tax credit Student Tuition Organizations get to assist students at private schools.

By Clare McCarthy

/ 20 Aug 2015

Inside The Reporter's Notebook: How The Gazette Dug Into High State Tax Credit For Private Schools

30 Years In, Iowa Lottery Runs Contrary To States That Directly Fund Public Education

Iowa has resisted a trend adopted by other states of funneling lottery proceeds straight into public education. Yet, a myth that the Iowa Lottery, which marks its 30th anniversary milestone this year, does is so prevalent that Mary Neubauer, Iowa Lottery’s vice president of external relations, said

By Lu Shen

/ 6 Jan 2015

30 Years In, Iowa Lottery Runs Contrary To States That Directly Fund Public Education