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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Lack of high-speed internet leaves millions of students behind as schools shift to online learning

As a parent, I’m struggling with the decision of sending our high-school-age daughter back to the classroom as schools issue and shift their plans to reopen this fall. But we’re the lucky ones because we …

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Regents waive test score requirement for ISU, UI and UNI applicants

To eliminate a potential barrier due to pandemic-related test cancellations, the Iowa Board of Regents announced it has waived the requirement for prospective students to submit either an ACT or SAT score. The waiver applies …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Businessolver study finds that workplace empathy is ‘vital, but stalled’

A recent annual survey by Businessolver identifies some counterintuitive findings about the level of empathy by U.S. employers. For a fifth year, the West Des Moines-based benefits technology services firm surveyed U.S. employees, HR professionals …

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Cedar Rapids to delay school start because of storm damage; date uncertain

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cedar Rapids and Solon community school districts are looking to start school later than planned as they cope with damage and outages after Monday’s storm. “At this point, we know we will …

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West Des Moines Schools hires first equity, inclusion and diversity director

  West Des Moines Community Schools announced it has hired Anthony Ferguson Jr. as executive director of equity, inclusion and diversity, following approval by the West Des Moines Board of Education on Aug. 10. He will begin …

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Iowa attorney general says cosmetology college still out of line

Des Moines Register: An Iowa cosmetology college’s questionable handling of student loans over the past four years has drawn student complaints, lawsuits and federal and state oversight. Now, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office is seeking …

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Iowa College Aid announces funding to 12 Local College Access Networks

Twelve Local College Access Networks in Iowa have received a new round of funding to continue their work increasing college attainment, Iowa College Aid announced Friday. The $587,350 awarded for fiscal year 2021 to the 12 networks …

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Reynolds allocates $26.2 million to K-12 schools and colleges for internet connectivity

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education on Friday announced that $26.2 million is now available to districts, nonpublic schools and colleges and universities, primarily to increase internet connectivity for students for the …

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Drake University Law School to offer spring enrollment for first time

Drake Law School is offering a spring enrollment option for the first time in its 155-year history, Drake University announced this week. Incoming Drake Law students have the option of beginning law school in January …

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DMU names new chief human resource officer

Des Moines University has hired Marc Wachtfogel as chief human resources officer and a member of its executive leadership team. His first day of work at the medicine and health sciences institution will be Aug. 17. Wachtfogel …