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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Schools are spending billions on high-tech defense for shootings

In 2021, schools and colleges in the United States spent an estimated $3.1 billion on security products and services like gun detection scanners, wireless panic buttons and surveillance cameras and software. The New York Times reports spending …
By BPC Staff | Jun 28, 2022
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Drake University launches initiative celebrating 50 years of Title IX

The athletics department at Drake University announced its launching an effort to celebrate Title IX and its nine women’s athletics programs. The two-year initiative, called “Elevate the IX Era” is meant to reflect on the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 23, 2022
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Reynolds picks Risewick to fill Board of Regents vacancy

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of James “JC” Risewick to the Iowa Board of Regents, effective Tuesday, following the death of Milt Dakovich in February. The appointment is subject to confirmation from the Iowa …
By BPC Staff | Jun 22, 2022
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Boone, Story county teachers participate in workforce learning workshop

The Ames Chamber of Commerce and Des Moines Area Community College came together to host a workshop to help teachers better understand the regional economy and companies’ workforce priorities. The two-day “Teaching for the Workforce” …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 17, 2022
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Drake University to convert Holiday Inn Express into dorm

Axios Des Moines: Drake University will convert the former Holiday Inn Express hotel into a college dormitory, according to plans that will be reviewed June 27 by the Des Moines City Council. The two-story hotel at …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2022
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Reynolds announces $100 million to prevent school shootings in Iowa

Des Moines Register: Iowa will spend $100 million of federal funding to prevent school shootings, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. The money will be used to conduct vulnerability assessments on schools, provide active shooter training, hire …
By BPC Staff | Jun 14, 2022
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Reynolds announces $45.6M in grants for educator registered apprenticeship program

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the 19 recipient school districts of the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Grant Program, which was proposed in Reynolds’ Condition of the State address in January. The grants, which total $45.6 million, will …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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DMACC hires two for key positions

Des Moines Area Community College announced Tuesday it has selected Kyle Collins to serve as assistant to the vice president of academic affairs and Deborah Kepple-Mamros as executive director of planning, assessment and data. Collins started his career as …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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More than 500 Iowans have college debt from Corinthian Colleges discharged

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller on Tuesday commended the U.S. Department of Education’s action last week to cancel $5.8 billion in student loan balances for students who attended Corinthian Colleges, a defunct for-profit college chain. In Iowa, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 8, 2022
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Junior Achievement of Central Iowa updates logo and branding

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa has announced the launch of its updated logo and branding, the first change to the Junior Achievement logo since 1986. The update reflects the organization’s evolution from a supplemental youth development …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2022