Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools
After a contentious battle, the Iowa Legislature has passed education reform, allowing state money to be used at private schools.
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Deadline approaching for Bank of America’s paid student internship
Bank of America is accepting applications for its Student Leaders internship program open to Des Moines high school juniors and seniors.
‘Not about public versus private schools,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes ‘School Choice” bill during Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 from the Iowa State Capitol. Reynolds praised the state's "strong foundation," before announcing her education reform plans.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.
Johnston parent group conducts survey, hosts listening session, panel to improve school equity
Johnston parents working for equity and anti-racism will host events for students, parents and community members to be heard.
Black Iowa Mom worries after 8-year-old called racial slurs, bullied at elementary school
The mom has complained to Maquoketa Community School district officials but said the abuse is still happening to her 3rd-grader. A school official said the district is handling the situation.
Black boys show ‘genius every single day but schools suck the life out of them’ says leading Black education expert
A recent panel, hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Race, Prosperity and Inclusion Initiative, defined what a ‘culture of care’ in education would look like for Black boys. #successforblackboys
Back to school while Black: Quit stereotyping Black students, protect them instead
It's back-to-school season. Here are 21 ways school systems can uplift Black students.
Need school supplies? Back-to-school giveaways in Des Moines metro help struggling families prepare
August is back-to-school month in Iowa. Des Moines-area families have many options to snap up free school supplies, and there's still time to donate supplies to help others.
Deadline approaching for Bank of America’s paid student internship
Bank of America is accepting applications for its Student Leaders internship program open to Des Moines high school juniors and seniors.
‘Not about public versus private schools,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes ‘School Choice” bill during Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 from the Iowa State Capitol. Reynolds praised the state's "strong foundation," before announcing her education reform plans.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.
Johnston parent group conducts survey, hosts listening session, panel to improve school equity
Johnston parents working for equity and anti-racism will host events for students, parents and community members to be heard.
Black Iowa Mom worries after 8-year-old called racial slurs, bullied at elementary school
The mom has complained to Maquoketa Community School district officials but said the abuse is still happening to her 3rd-grader. A school official said the district is handling the situation.
Black boys show ‘genius every single day but schools suck the life out of them’ says leading Black education expert
A recent panel, hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Race, Prosperity and Inclusion Initiative, defined what a ‘culture of care’ in education would look like for Black boys. #successforblackboys
Back to school while Black: Quit stereotyping Black students, protect them instead
It's back-to-school season. Here are 21 ways school systems can uplift Black students.
Need school supplies? Back-to-school giveaways in Des Moines metro help struggling families prepare
August is back-to-school month in Iowa. Des Moines-area families have many options to snap up free school supplies, and there's still time to donate supplies to help others.