In teaching about the U.S. government, the law directs schools to teach about alternative forms of government, including the “crimes against humanity that have occurred under communist regimes.”
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In teaching about the U.S. government, the law directs schools to teach about alternative forms of government, including the “crimes against humanity that have occurred under communist regimes.”
About a year after announcing intentions to shutter and sell its “last-chosen and first-transferred-from” Mayflower Residence Hall, the University of Iowa has taken it off the market — citing “immense interest from returning and prospective students” to live on campus.
Drake President Marty Martin called the gift a “monumental moment for the institution.” Officials announced the gift at a news conference Tuesday.
Steele Dynamics was hired in two one-year contracts, worth a combined $158,600, from July 1 to June 30, 2025, as the district brings programs to students that will give them real-world experiences in the classroom that align with their career interests.
Cedar Rapids school board authorizes district to negotiate final terms.
New survey results shows an initial plan to demolish the historic school swayed voters in a $220 million school bond referendum that failed last year.
School officials learn what career programs community would like to see in its schools; get feedback on possible renovation and expansion of Harrison Elementary.
One week after a large California investment firm bought ACT Inc. – morphing the longtime Iowa City-based nonprofit testing company into a for-profit enterprise – a separate nonprofit organization the new ACT conglomerate promised to maintain retained the Iowa City campus and now is selling it.
Why did Cedar Rapids' schools' $220 million bond fail? School board will review results of community survey Monday
Long before Harold Bradley Jr. was a Hawkeye football star, U.S. marine, NFL player, civil rights activist, teacher, husband, father, and internationally-esteemed artist, producer, actor and musician, he was born on Oct. 13, 1929 in Chicago – just days before the stock market crash that snowballed into the Great Depression.
These leaders guide schools in planning for the future of their district, setting goals for student achievement and creating facility plans
Thousands pick up degrees this week at universities and colleges
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