Bettendorf High School students gathered outside the school's main entrance to show support of Iowa's LGBTQ+ students and youth in response to pending legislation, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Bettendorf.
A junior at Carlisle High School said that “Gender Queer” provided an “honest and open” account by the author that has helped students at her school.
A winter pep assembly spurred controversy when some alleged it a "gay promotion" that exposed students to "offensive" behavior. The 16-year-old in the middle of it all responds.
School officials said the woman was incorrect in categorizing the pep assembly, which they said was a recognition of winter sports athletes.
An overview of notable (and often controversial) passed and pending education legislation:
Dan Greenwell, school board president, speaks about the possible implications of the School Choice Bill which was passed yesterday by lawmakers in the Iowa House of Representatives.
A proposal for state-funded savings accounts for Iowa parents to pay for private school would cost the state roughly $345 million annually once fully implemented, according to a nonpartisan analysis.
Davenport North cheerleaders performed during the Wildcats' home girls basketball game against Bettendorf on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Educators are asking for an increase of 5% in funding for schools, saying it’s crucial to retain and recruit staff, reduce class sizes and make up for decades of underfunding.
“We're not opposed to providing more funding … but we feel we have to get a return from the standpoint of helping fill these high-demand fields," Speaker Pat Grassley said.
Sarah Petersen earned second-place honors to lead Clear Lake in Class VI Dance Solos on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships 2023 in Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
Brenna Emerson, Avery Oligmueller and Anaiah Croft competed for Bishop Heelan in Class VII Dance Solos on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships 2023 in Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
Kylee Junk, Emma Carpenter and Olivia Horner of New Hampton competed in Class V Dance Solos on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships 2023 in Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.
Appropriate clothing for school is a point of discussion every year. But are dress codes in Longview, Washington, inconsistent and do they unfairly target girls?
Davenport Central earned first place in Class II Co-ed, Sioux City North won Class II Hoopla and Sioux City Bishop Heelan placed eighth in Class II Kick on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Clear Lake won the state title in Class IV Jazz, OA-BCIG finished third in the division, Aplington-Parkersburg placed third in Class III Jazz and Denver was eighth in that class Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships 2023 in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Council Bluffs St. Albert won the state title in Class I Jazz and West Fork won the Class II championship on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at the Iowa State Dance Championships 2023 in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Fuel, heating and labor are among the highest increases in school budgets.
"They just came in and bombed our school," said one mother. "It's like a brand-new school."
"They just came in and bombed our school," said one mother. "It's like a brand-new school."
Each year, The American Library Association posts a list of the 10 most challenged books compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom. The lists are based on information from media stories and voluntary reports sent to OIF.
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The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.
The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.
The idea is in its infancy and all options, including declining to pursue anything, are on the table.
The idea is in its infancy and all options, including declining to pursue anything, are on the table.
Denison-Schleswig and IKM-Manning speech students performed at the state large group speech contest on Saturday at Denison High School.
The Denison Community Schools Music Department announced the spring 2021 semester performance schedule for all music programs K-12. The next few months will include a mixture of virtual and live performances, as the department works towards a return to in-person music performances.
More than 150 students graduated from Buena Vista University in the fall 2020. The following local students earned degrees:
Area residents were among the more than 500 Buena Vista University students who were named to the fall 2020 Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.