K-12 Education

Four school districts in Iowa have switched to four-day school weeks. While childcare is a “a hot topic” for parents, providers say they see little increase in demand after the switch.

As student enrollment declines and school officials say Iowa’s per-pupil state aid has failed to keep up with rising costs, the Cedar Rapids Community School District is looking to trim $2 million in planned spending from its general fund -- more than 80 percent of which pays staff salaries and benefits.

Cedar Rapids team continues “legacy” by winning state 23 years in a row

‘We have a responsibility to empower others,’ Grover said on her first week on the job.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she wants to let the lawmaking process play out before throwing her support behind the final measure.

School board President David Tominsky welcomes Grover, saying ,‘There are big decisions that need to be made.'

Threats part of a nationwide effort to cause panic, draw attention to the book ‘This Book is Gay’ in school libraries

Students compete in designing and building a prototype wind turbine, preparing them for jobs in the wind energy workforce through real-world wind energy technology, project development

Police said the shooter appeared to be in her teens and was armed with two assault-type rifles and a pistol.

Also, bid accepted for new Clear Creek Amana school

MARION — The varsity show choir from Linn-Mar High School is coming home as the national grand champion after competing …

Iowa City schools deputy superintendent to lead 7,700-student district starting July 1