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Supreme Court justices defer Harvard case on race in college admissions
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism walk, discuss how to further inclusion within the district
Around a dozen parents met at Summit Middle School to discuss plans for expanding J-PEAR into the community.
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism hold walk, discuss future goals
Around a dozen parents met at Summit Middle School to discuss plans for expanding J-PEAR into the community.
Education
Online learners still not going to class at DMACC
The Des Moines Area Community College experienced a cyber attack on its systems a week ago.
Local News
Swim school says fewer kids took swim lessons during pandemic, worry about potential drownings this summer
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among young kids according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local Politics
Reynolds signs law prohibiting teaching of critical race theory
The Iowa governor signed a total of 28 bills into law Tuesday, seven being budget-related.
Education
DMACC campuses closed for fourth day due to cyberattack
A message on the college's website asks for patience while they work to restore services.
Education
What was it like to teach during the pandemic? Winterset teachers explain
Educators have taken on more stresses and responsibilities over the past year.
Education
Ames Superintendent Jenny Risner to resign after just 3 years on the job
The Ames Board of Directors said Risner will leave her post on June 30.
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism speak in support of Louis Fountain's new role
Madelyn Houser Webb and Lya Williams of JPEAR are excited to see Johnston CDS's new Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work with their children
Education
Get to know Louis Fountain: Johnston CSD's director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Fountain started in this position this May, acting as the district's first-ever director of inclusion.
Education
Des Moines Public Schools teacher retires after 43-year career
"Every day is a learning day," Mary Kurth said. "So that's why I wanted education to teach and to learn."
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism walk, discuss how to further inclusion within the district
Around a dozen parents met at Summit Middle School to discuss plans for expanding J-PEAR into the community.
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism hold walk, discuss future goals
Around a dozen parents met at Summit Middle School to discuss plans for expanding J-PEAR into the community.
Education
Online learners still not going to class at DMACC
The Des Moines Area Community College experienced a cyber attack on its systems a week ago.
Local News
Swim school says fewer kids took swim lessons during pandemic, worry about potential drownings this summer
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among young kids according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local Politics
Reynolds signs law prohibiting teaching of critical race theory
The Iowa governor signed a total of 28 bills into law Tuesday, seven being budget-related.
Education
DMACC campuses closed for fourth day due to cyberattack
A message on the college's website asks for patience while they work to restore services.
Education
What was it like to teach during the pandemic? Winterset teachers explain
Educators have taken on more stresses and responsibilities over the past year.
Education
Ames Superintendent Jenny Risner to resign after just 3 years on the job
The Ames Board of Directors said Risner will leave her post on June 30.
Education
Johnston Parents for Equity and Anti-Racism speak in support of Louis Fountain's new role
Madelyn Houser Webb and Lya Williams of JPEAR are excited to see Johnston CDS's new Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work with their children
Education
Get to know Louis Fountain: Johnston CSD's director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Fountain started in this position this May, acting as the district's first-ever director of inclusion.
Education
Des Moines Public Schools teacher retires after 43-year career
"Every day is a learning day," Mary Kurth said. "So that's why I wanted education to teach and to learn."
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