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An Iowa advocacy group is providing support to teachers who feel targeted by a new law that limits certain teachings and trainings dealing with racism and sexism. The law bans schools and government agencies from promoting certain ideas, including that the U.S. and Iowa are systemically racist or sexist.

For decades, the Midwest has attracted many refugees and immigrants from around the world. A recent report pointed out Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska as being among the most popular places for refugees to resettle.

Joyology is a student-run club created by a group of Carlisle middle schoolers that focuses on generating positivity. The members try to spread kindness…

Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.

The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is seeking to strip Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Ahart of his administrator license, saying it found probable cause that Ahart failed to submit or implement a lawful plan to return students to the classroom for the 2020-21 school year, television station WOI reported Wednesday.

As more students transition to online school during the pandemic, a group of African-led organizations are making sure parents know how to transition as well.

Quick conversations to end this news week.

Some eastern Iowa school districts have already decided to delay their school start dates due to Monday's powerful derecho storm. Other districts are considering delays as they continue to assess the damage to their facilities.

Ben Kieffer speaks with a variety of experts on the latest return to learn plans for school districts across Iowa.

A proclamation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds states that at least 50 percent of learning in core subjects must occur in-person.