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Hoover remains in curriculum
News · December 01, 2016
On Sept. 6, Gov. Terry Branstad released a list of recommendations on Iowa history education that once again includes ensuring West Branch native and 31st president Herbert Hoover is taught to Iowa children.
Branstad was joined at the Administration’s weekly press conference by Stefanie Wager from the Iowa Department of Education and Director Mary Cownie from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to announce the Iowa History Advisory Council’s (IHAC) recommendations on ways to improve Iowa history education in schools statewide.
The Iowa Department of Education convened the IHAC in November 2015 at the direction of Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. Members surveyed nearly 600 teachers statewide, considered education practices in other states, and examined what is currently in place in Iowa.
“I’ve always had a passion for Iowa history,” said Branstad. “I believe the emphasis on our state’s history needs to be a priority in our classrooms.”
“That’s why I asked the Iowa Department of Education to form the Iowa History Advisory Council to recommend ways that we can improve Iowa history education. I’m pleased that the diverse make-up of the Iowa History Advisory Council has put forth strong recommendations to ensure that our students have a better understanding of Iowa’s fascinating past.”
The IHAC, made up of a student, teachers, college professors, as well as members representing a wide range of history organizations, made 11 recommendations. The full report can be found on the Iowa Department of Education’s web site.
Gov. Branstad was also joined by Principal of Jackson Elementary School Cindy Wissler, 3rd grader Owyn Bucklin, and IHAC member and former administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa Tom Morain.
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