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Urbandale parents voice disapproval of virtual learning
Return To Learn
Des Moines middle schoolers next to start hybrid learning Monday
Des Moines Public Schools have let PreK through fifth graders back to their buildings under the hybrid model. Grades six through eight start Monday.
Local News
South Tama school district hires contact tracer
Keeping the kids safe at school means keeping track of who has been around the virus.
Education
DMPS bringing elementary school students back in-person Monday
Elementary schools are the latest to implement the district's hybrid learning plan, after preschool started meeting in person last week.
Education
DMPS bringing elementary school students back in-person Monday
Elementary schools are the latest to implement the district's hybrid learning plan, after preschool started meeting in person last week.
Nation World
Free meals waivers extended through end of school year
The move will provide no-cost meals to all children at 90,000 sites across the country until June 30, 2021.
Education
Why this Davenport elementary teacher says music class might be better at home
Since the students can't play on instruments right now, out of pandemic concerns, this music teacher figured out a way to give them each their own recorder.
Education
Examining two sides to in-person teaching in a pandemic
Educating amongst a pandemic has been a widespread, controversial topic, with teachers' opinions even conflicting with each other.
Nation World
When school is home and home is school, which rules prevail?
Weeks into the fall semester, a growing number of school officials are navigating those grey areas.
Education
Survey: 29% of Minnesota's educators are considering quitting
More than 9,700 educators in the state's teachers union responded, with 79% reporting feeling stressed and 29% considering quitting or retiring.
Education
Examining two sides to in-person teaching in a global pandemic
Educating amongst a pandemic has been a widespread, controversial topic, with teachers' opinions even conflicting with each other.
Features
GAME OF THRONES: Michigan school launches fundraiser demanding 'No poopy potties!'
Hoping to generate $20,000 for Belding High School's Class of 2021, a fundraiser called 'Game of Thrones' was created.
Return To Learn
Des Moines middle schoolers next to start hybrid learning Monday
Des Moines Public Schools have let PreK through fifth graders back to their buildings under the hybrid model. Grades six through eight start Monday.
Local News
South Tama school district hires contact tracer
Keeping the kids safe at school means keeping track of who has been around the virus.
Education
DMPS bringing elementary school students back in-person Monday
Elementary schools are the latest to implement the district's hybrid learning plan, after preschool started meeting in person last week.
Education
DMPS bringing elementary school students back in-person Monday
Elementary schools are the latest to implement the district's hybrid learning plan, after preschool started meeting in person last week.
Nation World
Free meals waivers extended through end of school year
The move will provide no-cost meals to all children at 90,000 sites across the country until June 30, 2021.
Education
Why this Davenport elementary teacher says music class might be better at home
Since the students can't play on instruments right now, out of pandemic concerns, this music teacher figured out a way to give them each their own recorder.
Education
Examining two sides to in-person teaching in a pandemic
Educating amongst a pandemic has been a widespread, controversial topic, with teachers' opinions even conflicting with each other.
Nation World
When school is home and home is school, which rules prevail?
Weeks into the fall semester, a growing number of school officials are navigating those grey areas.
Education
Survey: 29% of Minnesota's educators are considering quitting
More than 9,700 educators in the state's teachers union responded, with 79% reporting feeling stressed and 29% considering quitting or retiring.
Education
Examining two sides to in-person teaching in a global pandemic
Educating amongst a pandemic has been a widespread, controversial topic, with teachers' opinions even conflicting with each other.
Features
GAME OF THRONES: Michigan school launches fundraiser demanding 'No poopy potties!'
Hoping to generate $20,000 for Belding High School's Class of 2021, a fundraiser called 'Game of Thrones' was created.
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