From Iowa Rep. Sharon Steckman:
The Iowa House will hold a special public hearing on the Education Reform bill tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the House Chamber. Iowans are invited to provide input. You may register to comment in person (three minute limit) by contacting the Legislative Information Office at 515-281-5129. Written testimony can also be submitted at lioinfo@legis.state.ia.us.
Some consensus has been reached on a key provision of the bill which provides for competency-based education, a newer concept in teaching that allows students to learn at their own pace, and then move on once they have mastered specific concepts and skills. The House version creates a taskforce with representation from 28 districts that will have the responsibility for building guidance and resources.
