Education

A study published Aug. 18 in the prestigious Nature Genetics journal identified 60 genes that contribute to autism largely via inherited genes from parents who don’t have autism or cognitive differences – including five never before implicated in the condition.

Cedar Rapids leaders show interest in backing $312 million plan to update middle schools and high schools

Parents in three Corridor school districts have filed book challenges in the last year with complaints about a movie, books in verse and graphic novels, including a Caldecott Medal-winning book a Clear Creek Amana parent called "complete and utter garbage."

Gursharan Virk was somewhat surprised to recently learn he was the first Sikh Air Force cadet in U.S. history to be allowed to wear his traditional turban, beard and bracelet while in uniform.

Applications to open in October

Across the state, more than 1,000 paraeducators are working toward a teaching degree with Teacher and Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Program. Marion Independent — and 12 other Eastern Iowa school districts — are among those participating.

Following years of atypical student experiences characterized by separate and dispersed learning environments connected via screens, Kirkwood Community College last week celebrated the completion of its new on-campus $34 million student center aimed at connection and collaboration.

The ISU vision for the $200 million CyTown project involves a 135,000-square-foot development including a medical facility, retail space, offices, and luxury suites. The endeavor would include an outdoor public plaza and amphitheater, restaurants and pubs, a hotel and convention center.