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Israel-Hamas Conflict
Activists gather at University of Iowa's Pentacrest to protest Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas Conflict
At least 200 arrested at UCLA as police clash with Israel-Hamas war protesters
Demonstrations — and arrests — have occurred in almost every corner of the nation. But in the last 24 hours they've drawn the most attention at UCLA.
Israel-Hamas Conflict
House Republicans open probe into federal funding for schools where protests against Gaza war continue
The protests have become a political flashpoint as police have been called in to break up demonstrations.
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza
At universities across the country, school administrators appear to be increasingly willing to call police in to break up protester encampments.
Education
Central Rivers Area Education Agency shares impacts of law reforming AEAs
AEAs across the state are seeing a decrease in workers after Gov. Reynolds signed a law giving schools more control of funds for AEA services.
Education
Central Rivers Area Education Agency shares impacts of law reforming AEAs
AEAs across the state are seeing a decrease in workers after Gov. Reynolds signed a law giving schools more control of funds for AEA services.
Education
Drake University announces 3 programs cut following institutional review
The school started with a list of 13 majors, minors and graduate programs recommended to be cut, the University announced only three will be cut.
Education
Iowa's 3 public universities terminating DEI programs
Three Iowa universities introduced their plans to terminate their current diversity equity and inclusion programs to the Board of Regents on Thursday.
Education
Iowa's 3 public universities terminating DEI programs
Three Iowa universities introduced their plans to terminate their current diversity equity and inclusion programs to the Board of Regents on Thursday.
Israel-Hamas Conflict
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
Protests have sprung up at schools across the country, forcing administrators to negotiate a solution or call in law enforcement.
Education
Longtime Des Moines educator to retire, leaving behind a legacy of love
"The thing about education is if you love it and it's your calling, it's still going to be hard, but it's going to be worth every minute," said Mary Minard.
The Big Story
Des Moines principal retiring after 35 years
"The thing about education is, if you love it and it's your calling, it's still going to be hard, but it's going to be worth every minute," Mary Minard told Local 5.
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