02
Dec
2015
Iowa's students, regardless of where they live, should be able to access the tools they need to succeed and prepare for the 21st Century economy. But kids living in rural areas don't always have the same resources as their urban counterparts, which is why I recently introduced the Restructuring Underutilized Resources for Advancing Learning (RURAL) Act.
The RURAL Act is an innovative education package that will provide rural school districts the modern resources needed to provide their students with a high quality education. By creating incentives for teachers to come to these communities, establishing an Office of Rural Education Policy to ensure that the Department of Education doesn't leave rural schools behind, and expanding technology-based learning strategies in rural schools, the RURAL Act will make sure students across Iowa are ready to go when they graduate.
I am continuing to meet with teachers, parents, school administrators, and students living across the state to hear about the unique challenges they face. As I continue to stand up for Iowa's rural communities, I look forward to keeping you updated.
Sincerely,
The RURAL Act is an innovative education package that will provide rural school districts the modern resources needed to provide their students with a high quality education. By creating incentives for teachers to come to these communities, establishing an Office of Rural Education Policy to ensure that the Department of Education doesn't leave rural schools behind, and expanding technology-based learning strategies in rural schools, the RURAL Act will make sure students across Iowa are ready to go when they graduate.
I am continuing to meet with teachers, parents, school administrators, and students living across the state to hear about the unique challenges they face. As I continue to stand up for Iowa's rural communities, I look forward to keeping you updated.
Sincerely,
Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District
