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How will the new CDC COVID-19 guidelines affect Iowa schools?

Education

LIST: Everything you need to know for Central Iowans heading back to school

With the 2022-23 school year nearly here, here's everything you need to know about sending your kids back to school.
Return To Learn

Ankeny School Board lifts mask requirement; Waukee to continue discussion on Return to Learn plans

Both schools held board meetings Tuesday night to go over COVID-19 plans for their districts. Ankeny students and staff no longer need masks starting Wednesday.
Education

Marshalltown school district launches virtual academy, joining 22 other Iowa districts

The district says nearly 150 students are enrolled in the online option, K-12.
Return To Learn

Iowa’s social studies standards don’t contain the word ‘slavery,’ but that doesn’t mean it’s not being taught

The Fordham Institute called Iowa’s U.S History standards inadequate and gave them an “F” in a new report published in June.
Coronavirus

No vaccine, mask requirements at public universities in Iowa

The University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa will not be enforcing masks or requiring vaccines this school year.
Community

Some suggest waiting until pandemic is over to address Indianola school mascot

While most members of the board say they want to hear community feedback, they agreed to postpone any action, citing the pandemic as a higher priority.
Return To Learn

DMPS holds town hall to answer parent questions about COVID heading into fall

Superintendent Ahart said social distancing will not be enforced this year because physical distancing is largely not feasible.
Coronavirus

University of Iowa faculty, students send petition to Board of Regents demanding more precautions against COVID-19

As of Aug. 11, the Board of Regents is not requiring masks or COVID-19 vaccines for students, faculty and staff.
Education

With mask mandates already outlawed, Iowa teachers react to latest CDC guidance

In May, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law making it illegal for a public school to issue a mask mandate.
Education

Judge: DMPS superintendent improperly kept kids out of school last fall

However, the judge didn’t specify Thursday how Des Moines Superintendent Thomas Ahart should be punished.
Education

DMPS students return to the classroom following cold weather delay

20,3494 students in the district are back in the classroom, while 11,132 are 100% virtual.