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Court: Mask rule OK at Iowa schools with disabled students

Associated Press: A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the state of Iowa to enforce a law that prevents local schools from imposing mask mandates, except for schools attended by students whose disabilities make them more vulnerable …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2022
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$350K in competitive grants fund seven new college and career counselors

The Iowa Department of Education announced it has awarded seven $50,000 competitive grants to help establish new college and career transition counselor positions at Iowa community colleges. The new positions will focus on preparing more high school …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2022
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DEI scholarship challenge response ‘exceeded our expectations,’ says Iowa College Foundation president

A new scholarship initiative by one of Central Iowa’s oldest foundations is spurring increased donations by employers to help low- to moderate-income students of color and those who are first-generation college enrollees in private colleges …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2022
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Mercy College receives approval for Master of Science in Nursing program

Mercy College of Health Sciences announced Monday it has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission and the Iowa Board of Nursing to offer a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with an emphasis in Organizational and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 24, 2022
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Grand View University to launch MSW degree program

Grand View University recently announced the launch of its new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program. Beginning this summer and fall, the program offers flexible online and hybrid coursework as well as a 3+2 option where …
By BPC Staff | Jan 24, 2022
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Iowa launches $9 million program aimed at expanding diversity among teachers

Des Moines Register: Pressure to address teacher demographics in Iowa is mounting as the state’s student population continues to diversify. Between 2000 and 2021, the percentage of students of color in public schools statewide rose from …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2022
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University of Iowa instructors move courses online, despite campus rules

Cedar Rapids Gazette: With COVID cases surging in Iowa as students return to its public universities for the spring semester, the University of Iowa graduate student union is urging members to move all courses they’re teaching …
By BPC Staff | Jan 20, 2022
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As staffing shortages continue, Waukee, Johnston increase pay for teachers, substitutes

Des Moines Register: Waukee and Johnston school districts made moves last week to attract and retain substitutes as districts across the state struggle to adequately staff schools amid the ongoing pandemic. In a bid to draw …
By BPC Staff | Jan 19, 2022
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ISU Student Innovation Center scaled up international recruiting program in 2021

An Iowa State University recruitment program geared toward international students, which was first piloted in December 2020, expanded its programming during 2021. The Office of Admissions and the Student Innovation Center’s Innovation Fellows program partnered …
By BPC Staff | Jan 19, 2022
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UI Office of Strategic Partnerships’ outreach strategy takes shape

Businesses and nonprofit organizations of all sizes across Iowa that may not have considered partnering with the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business as a consulting or analytical resource might want to take another …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 18, 2022