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Education leaders advocate that the Iowa Legislature set state supplemental aid at 5 percent to adequately fund schools and attract more teachers.

Also, Iowa school districts are waiting on a Supreme Court decision on whether COVID-19 vaccines, weekly testing can be required for staff

In 2022, Iowa BIG hopes to expand by tying student projects more to their career interests.

Kirkwood student Haji Ali is building a well in his hometown in Ethiopia to provide clean water for its community, using a $10,000 grant and other donations. The well is is expected to be completed this year and will operate on solar power.

Schools in Davenport surprised parents Monday with an announcement that classes had been canceled because there weren’t enough drivers to run school bus routes.

Iowa History at Marion High is the number one most requested elective in the school.

During the pandemic, students discovered what learning environments worked best for them at home. Now, schools are trying to replicate the experience of that physical environment.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966, with its roots in the black power movement, advocating for racial pride, self-sufficiency and equality for Black people.

The Clear Creek Amana school board called for a special election to be held on March 1 for the issuance of bonds not to exceed $65 million.

School mask and quarantine rules in some Eastern Iowa schools are changing with the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for people 5 years and older.

The incident occurred on a day that an anonymous, nationwide threat against schools called Friday “American School Shooting Day.”

The number of schools in the lowest two categories ⁠— needs improvement and priority ⁠— increased by seven and 21 schools respectively in newly released state data.

Students who participate in Future Now are showing positive social-emotional behavior, have a higher attendance rate and are enrolling in classes that are more challenging for them.

Community members and students voice concerns that the Iowa City school district’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan is not enough.

Protesters opposing mask requirements for students threatened to sue the Cedar Rapids school board if it does not repeal the mandate