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64 school districts selected to receive $8.6M for student mental health support

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that more than $8.6 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 64 school districts to assist them in providing mental health support and …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work

From Apple and its 2.8 million-square-foot “spaceship” office to Salesforce and Slack, Silicon Valley companies are giving their employees the chance to live farther away from the office (and save money on housing) with new …

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Iowa College Aid awards $545,375 in grants to 11 communities

Eleven Iowa communities will receive grants to increase college attainment by their residents, Iowa College Aid announced today. Collectively, the 11 Local College Access Networks, or LCANs, will receive a total of $545,375 for 2021-22. Two …

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Tippie College to merge online, professional MBA programs into one

The Tippie College of Business announced it is merging its Online MBA and part-time Professional MBA programs, with the goal of providing students with more options and greater flexibility as they pursue their education.

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Pro-mask group offers Des Moines school district $7,000 in legal aid

Axios Des Moines: A group fighting Iowa’s school mask ban has offered Des Moines Public Schools more than $7,000 in legal aid to ignore state law and require face coverings, records obtained by Axios show. The …

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Casey’s General Stores nationally recognized for gender-balanced board

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is being recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards for having a gender-balanced board of directors. The global education and advocacy campaign tracks gender composition of corporate boards on the Russell 3000 …

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Report: After-school STEM learning on the rise nationally, but lags in Iowa

With demand for well-trained STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workers expected to skyrocket, after-school programs in Iowa and across the country can play a critical role in preparing the workforce of the future, according …

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Des Moines Public Schools closes administration buildings due to COVID cases

Des Moines Register: The Des Moines Public Schools temporarily closed two of its administration buildings due to the number of staff testing positive for COVID-19, the district announced Wednesday. The buildings — the district’s headquarters at …

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Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge aims to spur students’ interest in construction industry

The Iowa Department of Education on Wednesday announced the Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to careers and compete for up to $1,000 awards for their schools.

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Des Moines schools plan incentives for mask-wearing, vaccinations this school year

Des Moines Register: Des Moines Public Schools officials outlined health and safety measures for the new school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual town hall Tuesday night, including plans to incentivize mask-wearing and …