Policy vs. practice in a literacy stalemate
While Iowa politicians argue over using school IDs to borrow books, high schoolers in IL sit down with 4th graders to turn the tide on falling reading scores.
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Iowa boys’ wrestling crowns 2 brothers again
Like father like sons: Olympic mats to high school glory: the Schwab family continues to define the standard for wrestling excellence.
ICE arrests Des Moines schools chief
Superintendent Ian Roberts was taken into custody Friday, sparking protests and leaving the district under interim leadership.
Ia. district keeps bullying policy amid state law change
The school board has not scheduled a vote after discussing Iowa’s removal of gender identity protections from state law.
Girl who killed her rapist must pay his estate
A girl who was trafficked by a man she befriended pleaded guilty to killing him and must pay his estate under Iowa law.
Bills in Penn., Iowa seek to muffle teacher voice
The idea of critical race theory is hotly debated across the US. It's not easy to understand why, but legislatures are taking action.
An Iowa City show choir goes virtual
The 4th Ave. Jazz Co. show choir at Iowa City HS, like everything else at the school, faces a few weeks of virtual rehearsals.
Student news roundup: Election 2020
A sample of student editorials from six states about the 2020 election. It's a most unusual election, and students are well aware of their place in it.
Draft photos: Washington (N.I.D.P.), Davenport, IA
We’re publishing draft-quality photos of the marching band from Davenport Central H.S. in Iowa from the July 4th parade in Washington.