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Perry Elementary School's future principal hopes to further student success
Education
Reynolds signs bill reforming Area Education Agencies into law
Beyond just changes to AEAs, the law will also increase teachers' salaries to $47,500 beginning July 1, 2024, and then to $50,000 a year later.
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill reforming Area Education Agencies into law
Beyond just changes to AEAs, the law will also increase teachers' salaries to $47,500 beginning July 1, 2024, and then to $50,000 a year later.
Education
University of Iowa student working to stop drink tampering
Junior Madison Ross noticed an alarming trend her freshman year, after several girls on her floor experienced drink tampering within the first few weeks of college.
Education
New York Times bestselling author and Iowa native stops by Beaverdale Books
Tracey Garvis Graves' book is a story about romance, adventure and overcoming hardships.
Education
Public weighs in on McKenzie Snow's Iowa Dept. of Education director appointment
McKenzie Snow faced criticism and compliments in Tuesday's public hearing, just nine months after being appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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About 40% of DMPS students are chronically absent | Here's what district is doing
DMPS officials say chronic absenteeism decreased the past two school years, but numbers still hover around 40% of students, missing at least 10% of the school year.
Education
Public weighs in on McKenzie Snow's Iowa Dept. of Education director appointment
McKenzie Snow faced criticism and compliments in Tuesday's public hearing, just nine months after being appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Education
About 40% of DMPS students are chronically absent | Here's what district is doing
DMPS officials say chronic absenteeism decreased the past two school years, but numbers still hover around 40% of students, missing at least 10% of the school year.
Education
DMPS bringing awareness to chronic absenteeism
The issue of chronic absenteeism is one at the top of Des Moines Public School District's list.
Education
Senate passes final version of AEA reform bill, sends to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk
Tuesday's debate in the Senate ended in a 30-18 vote, pushing the bill forward and to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk.
Education
Public input for Dept. of Ed Director, Area Education Agencies reform bill heads to Gov. Reynolds' desk
McKenzie Snow faced a public confirmation of her appointment to be the Director of the Department of Education.
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