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Marshalltown school district launches virtual academy, joining 22 other Iowa districts

Education

Marshalltown school district launches virtual academy, joining 22 other Iowa districts

Return To Learn

Iowa’s social studies standards don’t contain the word ‘slavery,’ but that doesn’t mean it’s not being taught

The Fordham Institute called Iowa’s U.S History standards inadequate and gave them an “F” in a new report published in June.
Coronavirus

No vaccine, mask requirements at public universities in Iowa

The University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa will not be enforcing masks or requiring vaccines this school year.
Community

Some suggest waiting until pandemic is over to address Indianola school mascot

While most members of the board say they want to hear community feedback, they agreed to postpone any action, citing the pandemic as a higher priority.
Return To Learn

DMPS holds town hall to answer parent questions about COVID heading into fall

Superintendent Ahart said social distancing will not be enforced this year because physical distancing is largely not feasible.
Coronavirus

University of Iowa faculty, students send petition to Board of Regents demanding more precautions against COVID-19

As of Aug. 11, the Board of Regents is not requiring masks or COVID-19 vaccines for students, faculty and staff.
Education

With mask mandates already outlawed, Iowa teachers react to latest CDC guidance

In May, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law making it illegal for a public school to issue a mask mandate.
Education

Judge: DMPS superintendent improperly kept kids out of school last fall

However, the judge didn’t specify Thursday how Des Moines Superintendent Thomas Ahart should be punished.
Education

DMPS students return to the classroom following cold weather delay

20,3494 students in the district are back in the classroom, while 11,132 are 100% virtual.
Education

'Definitely nowhere near six feet' | DMPS teacher says social distancing is not possible in her classroom

In total, 64.6% of Des Moines Public Schools' students will return to 100% in-person learning, while 34% will stay virtual.
Return To Learn

School districts could face staffing shortage with next year's large kindergarten class

Across Iowa, public school enrollment dropped by 5,935 kids this past fall. Kindergarten saw the biggest drop.
Education

Des Moines college student creates 'learning pod' community for students learning virtually

What started with her younger sister needing someone to supervise her Zoom classwork, ended with Kali Douglass starting her own community business.

DMPD identifies victim killed in Friday shooting

UAW picketers brave the rain on 10th day of John Deere strike

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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Marshalltown school district launches virtual academy, joining 22 other Iowa districts

Iowa’s social studies standards don’t contain the word ‘slavery,’ but that doesn’t mean it’s not being taught

No vaccine, mask requirements at public universities in Iowa

Some suggest waiting until pandemic is over to address Indianola school mascot

DMPS holds town hall to answer parent questions about COVID heading into fall

University of Iowa faculty, students send petition to Board of Regents demanding more precautions against COVID-19

With mask mandates already outlawed, Iowa teachers react to latest CDC guidance

Judge: DMPS superintendent improperly kept kids out of school last fall

DMPS students return to the classroom following cold weather delay

'Definitely nowhere near six feet' | DMPS teacher says social distancing is not possible in her classroom

School districts could face staffing shortage with next year's large kindergarten class

Des Moines college student creates 'learning pod' community for students learning virtually

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