Tag: Education

Governor Kim Reynolds reckons she's getting some pretty positive signals from USDA officials who are looking over Iowa's request to redirect electronic benefits for families with kiddos who qualify for free or reduced-price school...

Iowa Schools Required to Include Denali and Gulf of America in CurriculumIn a recent development, Republicans on a House subcommittee have given their approval to a bill mandating that any educational materials distributed in...

Former Governor Terry Branstad is championing a bold initiative that could reshape the landscape of academia in Iowa. Branstad is throwing his weight behind a bill that seeks to establish a groundbreaking institution known...

Late Start Times at Twelmeyer High School: A Concern for Students and ParentsIn the heart of Ames, Iowa, the Hilton Coliseum buzzed with excitement on the night of January 21, 2025, as Deshon Jackson,...

Iowa State University Students Mistakenly Enrolled in Healthcare Plan and Billed $1,435 by Academic HealthPlansA seemingly routine email from Academic HealthPlans (AHP) on Monday turned into a whirlwind for Iowa State University students as...

Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Regulations for Iowa HomeschoolersA proposed bill currently under consideration in the House Education Committee of Iowa has sparked intense debate among various stakeholders in the education sector. House File...

Efforts to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Iowa SchoolsIowa school districts are facing a critical issue of chronic absenteeism, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many schools are ramping up their efforts to...

Beardshear Hall, Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa, is gearing up for an exciting week filled with events as the spring semester kicks off. Despite the chilly weather causing classes to start online,...

Iowa State University Moves Classes Online Due to Frigid TemperaturesIowa State University made a critical decision to move all classes online on Tuesday as wind chills of 30 to 35 below zero...

The Iowa Department of Education recently released the 2024 fall certified enrollment numbers, shedding light on the impact of the Students First Education Savings Account program on over 28,000 students across the state. This...