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School leaders are considering ways to finance an indoor athletic complex and other program dreams.

Eastern Iowa schools are exploring policies around smartphone use in the classroom, citing the impact on students’ mental health and their education.

Eleven charter schools across Iowa each receives awards of up to $500,000 to support infrastructure, transportation, curriculum and technology needs.

North Linn asks voters to consider renewing property tax levy; Central City taking new Revenue Purpose Statement to voters

Also, Johnson STEAM Academy meal program ends after serving more than 1,348 free meals this summer.

Cedar Rapids school district asks families to reinforce safety guidelines at home

The model would create schools that serve K-2nd grade, and schools that serve 3rd-5th grade, and could begin to be implemented by fall 2025.

A one-year partnership with a telehealth provider Hazel Health is thanks to a $1.5 million investment from UnitedHealthcare into Iowa schools

Father John Thompson addressed the Cedar Rapids school board Monday about how his daughter was able to walk out of the school ‘with no knowledge’

Plan to address ‘inequitable experiences... bias’ to reduce disproportionate behavior infractions of students by race, special education and English language proficiency

The historic elementary school in Cedar Rapids initially proposed to be demolished under a plan approved, then reversed by the school board

Many schools continue for full-day because of adequate air conditioned classrooms

Also, the Iowa City school board will vote Tuesday on demolition of Hills Elementary

Families to attend ‘school engagement meetings’ if their child misses 15 percent or more of school in a grading period

The plan: Fewer questions, optional science section, reducing barriers