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DMPS approved for additional online learning waiver, effective Nov. 30-Dec. 11
Return To Learn
DMPS approved for additional online learning waiver, effective Nov. 30-Dec. 11
Des Moines Public Schools has been approved by the state to resume online learning from Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 11 for all grades.
Return To Learn
Des Moines Public School Board submits 2nd waiver to continue online learning into December
The current waiver has students learning online through the end of November.
Coronavirus
'I'm not a teacher': Parents worry remote learning is causing kids to fall behind
Nearly all of Iowa's 99 counties have an average 14-day positivity rate above 15% right now, the threshold set by the state for schools to move to online learning.
Return To Learn
Here's how Iowa schools decide whether or not to apply for remote learning waiver
District positivity levels and student absenteeism are simply factors, not requirements, for a transition to online learning, education officials said.
Local News
Police broke up large party attended by Valley High School students days before school announced shift to online classes
The party was attended by many Valley High School students, according to police.
Return To Learn
Some Ames elementary schools going 100% online for time being
The decision comes as case counts continue to rise throughout the state, and as several other school districts have made similar decisions.
Education
Ames School Board: Edwards, Meeker, Sawyer Elementaries to go 100% online
The decision comes as case counts continue to rise throughout the state, and as several other school districts have made similar decisions.
Coronavirus
Valley High School to move learning online due to COVID-19
All learning will be done virtually for the week of Nov. 9-13, with the schoolboard discussing the possibility of submitting a waiver request to extend that time.
Return To Learn
DMPS to request waiver from state to move learning online
If approved, DMPS would delay the start of in-person learning for high schoolers until at least Thanksgiving, and move grades Pre K-8 online starting Nov. 16.
Return To Learn
DMPS to request waiver from state to move learning online
If approved, DMPS would delay the start of in-person learning for high schoolers until at least Thanksgiving, and move grades Pre K-8 online starting Nov. 16.
Education
2 Waukee schools to move fully online due to COVID-19
Waukee CSD announced Sunday that Prairieview Elementary and Waukee Middle School will be temporarily moving to an online learning model for this week.
Return To Learn
DMPS approved for additional online learning waiver, effective Nov. 30-Dec. 11
Des Moines Public Schools has been approved by the state to resume online learning from Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 11 for all grades.
Return To Learn
Des Moines Public School Board submits 2nd waiver to continue online learning into December
The current waiver has students learning online through the end of November.
Coronavirus
'I'm not a teacher': Parents worry remote learning is causing kids to fall behind
Nearly all of Iowa's 99 counties have an average 14-day positivity rate above 15% right now, the threshold set by the state for schools to move to online learning.
Return To Learn
Here's how Iowa schools decide whether or not to apply for remote learning waiver
District positivity levels and student absenteeism are simply factors, not requirements, for a transition to online learning, education officials said.
Local News
Police broke up large party attended by Valley High School students days before school announced shift to online classes
The party was attended by many Valley High School students, according to police.
Return To Learn
Some Ames elementary schools going 100% online for time being
The decision comes as case counts continue to rise throughout the state, and as several other school districts have made similar decisions.
Education
Ames School Board: Edwards, Meeker, Sawyer Elementaries to go 100% online
The decision comes as case counts continue to rise throughout the state, and as several other school districts have made similar decisions.
Coronavirus
Valley High School to move learning online due to COVID-19
All learning will be done virtually for the week of Nov. 9-13, with the schoolboard discussing the possibility of submitting a waiver request to extend that time.
Return To Learn
DMPS to request waiver from state to move learning online
If approved, DMPS would delay the start of in-person learning for high schoolers until at least Thanksgiving, and move grades Pre K-8 online starting Nov. 16.
Return To Learn
DMPS to request waiver from state to move learning online
If approved, DMPS would delay the start of in-person learning for high schoolers until at least Thanksgiving, and move grades Pre K-8 online starting Nov. 16.
Education
2 Waukee schools to move fully online due to COVID-19
Waukee CSD announced Sunday that Prairieview Elementary and Waukee Middle School will be temporarily moving to an online learning model for this week.
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