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Bill that looks to arm teachers advances through Iowa House [Video]

DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill that looks to train and arm teachers, along with providing funding for school resource officers advanced Monday at the Iowa Statehouse.

House Study Bill 675 looks to provide up to $50,000 in matching funds to school districts who hire their own SRO or private security guard. Those funds would be provided annually from the state. The bill also allows persons in school buildings to be armed if the individual completes a training program with the Iowa Department of Public Safety and receive a professional carry license.

Many rural school district superintendents and school board officials were at the subcommittee speaking in favor of the bill.

“All I’m asking is to give those people a chance to go home to their families, unlike the Perry principal,” said David Smith, superintendent at the Spirit Lake Community School District.

“I’m going to regardless, I’m going to be running towards the fire, right, all I ask is that I can, you know, go back …

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Securing That Bag! | College Applications Series [Video]

Are you applying to colleges this fall? Wave Learning Festival presents a series dedicated to you on the college application process! From choosing your schools to financial aid and what comes next! Stay tuned to learn more about what you can do to prepare for the next step in your life.In this week's episode, we’ll be continuing our talk on the financial aid process! This time we’ll be breaking down the FAFSA and CSS Profile and what to look out for when applying! Resources UsedFAFSA Resources- Who’s eligible for FAFSA? https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility- Am I dependent or independent? https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency- FAFSA process graphic https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-process.png- Filling out the FAFSA video https://youtu.be/w9HWaQpuNSk- Filling out the FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out- Creating the FSA ID https://studentaid.gov/help/create-fsa-id- IRS DRT https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/what-is-irs-drt- Who’s My Parent? Filling Out Parent Information https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info- Updating/Changing Information on FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct/correct- COVID-19 Information https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/covid-19/in-school- Applying to More Than 10 Schools https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid-at-more-than-10-colleges-on-the-fafsa#:~:text=If%20you%20don't%20have,the%20new%20colleges%20for%20you.CSS Profile Resources- Creating a College Board Account https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister- CSS Profile Student Guide https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/css-profile-student-guide.pdf- CSS Profile Fee Waiver https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/fee-waivers- Presentation Resources https://counselors.collegeboard.org/resources?program=221&topic=All&type=186- Similar Programs at Schools https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2018-09-18/18-schools-that-meet-full-financial-need-with-no-loansVideos provided by RODNAE Productions and Tima Miroshnichenko from pexelsMusic by HoliznaCC0 “Sense Of Purpose”Nelly "Hot In Herre"Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive”More Wave@wavelearningfestival on Instagram@wavelearningfestival on TikTok Wave Merch!https://www.customink.com/fundraising/wave-learning-festival-merch-fundraiser-7201 Support Wavehttps://www.wavelf.org/donate Wave Learn Festival is a student-led organization striving to lessen the educational inequity gap by offering free courses, tutoring, and speaker sessions for all.Check out and register for more classes at www.wavelf.org/coursesSign up to lead your own seminar at www.wavelf.org/teachersQuestions? Email us at hello@wavelf.org

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5 Things I Hate About My Role in School Social Media with Andrea Gribble [Video]

1. You read the headline right—there are times when I hate my job in school social media, and today, I share five of them at the top of my list.2. Don’t worry—I don’t leave you totally down and out. With each situation that frustrates me, I share what we can do to help!3. The list could be long. What do you hate most about your role? Please let me know- send me an email or message me on Twitter/X! Email: andrea@socialschool4edu.com Follow Andrea on Twitter/X: @andreagribble https://twitter.com/andreagribbleWebsite: www.socialschool4edu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialschool4edu USEFUL INFORMATION• Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here: http://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-up• Order your copy of my book "Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity" now! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/ • Orders of 10 or more receive a quantity discount. Learn more on my website here: https://socialschool4edu.com/book/#purchase• Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCES:Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/social-media-secrets-for-schools/ Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here: https://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-uphttps://socialschool4edu.com/#schoolpr #edtech #k12prtip #k12prchat #k12 #education