Education Policy News

A roundup of legislative and Statehouse items of interest for Thursday, March 11:   MARCH TO ADJOURNMENT Democratic legislative leaders …

DES MOINES – Citing cautious optimism that Iowa’s economic recovery is blooming, a state panel today pumped up its estimate …

Iowa Hawkeye football Coach Kirk Ferentz thanked the Iowa Legislature Wednesday for its support and the support of fans all …

The University of Iowa is stockpiling barriers, sand and pumps in preparation for possible flooding this spring, UI President Sally …

IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa is stockpiling barriers, sand and pumps in preparation for possible flooding this spring, …

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will participate in a round-table conversation at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Sunday as a guest …

The Iowa City school district may use sales tax proceeds to lower a proposed tax rate increase. The school board …

IOWA CITY – University of Iowa professors should schedule and design Friday morning classes in ways that increase student attendance, …

Cedar Rapids school board members approved increasing the tax levy by up to 12.6 percent last night, but they stressed …

Cedar Rapids school board members approved a 16.1 percent levy increase Monday night, but stressed that the amount isn’t final. …

More than one in four college students takes at least one class online, says a recent national report. Online education …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Auditors are combing through records of the Iowa Association of School Boards following allegations of …