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UI, DMACC partner in project to train more diverse math teachers

The University of Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College announced they are collaborating on a new project aimed at increasing the number of secondary school mathematics teachers in Iowa from underrepresented communities. The National Science Foundation …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Designed for negotiations, Trokt finds another purpose in special-needs education

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Study: Two-year degree holders more financially vulnerable

Early-career millennials with two-year degrees are more financially vulnerable by age 30 than their peers with four-year degrees, according to a new study conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education. 

While lack of affordable …

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Central College launches women’s leadership conference

Central College in Pella announced it will host a new event, “Leadership for the Common Good: Women’s Leadership Conference,” later this month. The three-day conference will provide opportunities for juniors at Central to meet with regional female …

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Iowa College Aid announces $97,850 in college access grants

Iowa College Aid recently awarded $97,850 to two partnerships that address barriers to college enrollment through the Local College Access Network grant program. The Story County CAN will receive $47,850, and the OPT-in CAN for System Involved …

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Central College eyes men’s volleyball, women’s bowling for varsity sports

Central College in Pella is adding new club sports for the 2019-20 school year, including men’s volleyball and women’s bowling with the possibility of both soon becoming varsity sports. Men’s volleyball and women’s bowling continue …

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Schools receive free lunches with federal aid

U.S. school cafeterias are expectingshipments of free food this fall, paid for by federal aid in light of the trade war, the Associated Press reported. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving away $1.2 billion in food …

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Iowa STEM Pass encourages learning with admission savings

Three organizations that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are teaming up to offer the Iowa STEM Pass, which encourages families to explore STEM across the state. Funded through a grant provided by GreenState …

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Simpson College to seek new president to replace Simmons

Simpson College’s board of trustees announced Thursday that Simpson President Jay Simmons will step down from his current role once a successor is named. The private college in Indianola has been dealing with lower enrollment …

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DMACC welcomes 28 Kosovo students to Des Moines

DMACC President Rob Denson welcomed Millennium Foundation Kosovo staff member Gresa Statovci and 28 Kosovo women to Des Moines on Monday as they arrived to take part in the Women in Energy Scholarship Program. The …