Shane D. Vander Hart

School district data in Iowa from the 1990s to today shows a widening gap between enrollment and staffing—especially outside the classroom.

Iowa School Staffing Trends: Fewer Students, More Non-Teaching Staff District data from the 1990s to today shows a widening gap between enrollment and staffing—especially outside the classroom.

I recently responded to a misleading guest opinion piece in the Ames Tribune.
https://www.amestrib.com/story/opinion/columns/2026/04/09/accountability-access-and-the-reality-of-school-choice-in-iowa/89539076007/