AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Workforce: Iowa’s Department of Education rolled out a new Teacher Pipeline Dashboard to visualize K-12 teacher vacancy rates by district, grade level, special education, and 30 content areas, with data updated annually. Schools Leadership: Ken Kasper began his first day as superintendent of the Grinnell-Newburg School District, bringing experience from Garner-Hayfield-Ventura and Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock. Community & Culture: Des Moines hosted the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival, celebrating more than 22 Latino cultures with food, performances, and art. Pride & Belonging: Queer Elders of Iowa City held a daytime Queer Dance at Studio 13, creating a welcoming space for older LGBTQ+ adults and allies. Arts & Heritage: Iowa City’s Africa Fest returned to the Ped Mall with music, vendors, and a parade of nations. Health & Fundraising: The Corridor’s RACK Run raised money for breast cancer patients through Team Breast Friends. Sports (Local): Burlington’s girls swimming team finished second at the Grayhound Invitational, highlighted by Kylee Hill’s standout relay and butterfly wins. Civic Life: An Iowa judge dismissed Trump’s lawsuit over the 2024 Iowa Poll.
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