If the district illegally put a mask mandate in place, it could be at risk of losing its accreditation, which could mean a loss of state and federal funding.
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If the district illegally put a mask mandate in place, it could be at risk of losing its accreditation, which could mean a loss of state and federal funding.
Although an academic titan — and pioneer of the esteemed and widely-used meta-analysis research method — University of Iowa professor emeritus Frank L. Schmidt’s friends and “intellectual” children and grandchildren say they’ll also remember his humanity and generosity.
Police will not be involved in enforcing school rules or discipline, among other recommendations, which school officials hope will reduce the number of arrests and charges filed of all students by 50 percent or more.
It’s the first new school building in the district in nearly two decades and launches a long-term master facilities plan.
As tens of thousands of new and returning students poured back into Iowa’s public university classrooms Monday, leaders delivered welcome messages of hope and trepidation given rising COVID case and hospitalization numbers statewide.
The project-based learning program gives ‘grander and bigger’ purpose to student learning
On the eve of an academic year promising to be unlike any other — by being, officials hope, more than last year like many others — University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson stood with thousands of new freshmen in solidarity. “Our job is to be healthy Hawkeyes,” she said.
Although the City of Iowa City on Thursday night defied state law by mandating masks in all indoor spaces — specifically naming University of Iowa academic buildings and business offices — UI administrators on Friday advised campus leaders the mandate doesn’t apply to them.
School district exploring potential legal paths to protect students, staff and families
Although CARES Act funding is one-time, and the service is hoped to be perpetual, connecting therapists with clientele means a continuing funding stream even after federal dollars run out.
For years, including earlier this year, Iowa's public universities considered names and documents of employees they hired without formal searches — counter to campus policy — public information warranting release upon request. But they've changed their mind.
Partnership with Foundation 2 provides access to trained mental health professionals for all 32 school districts.
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