Iowa

Schools, districts, and education policy in Iowa.

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Iowa City schools oversight committee finds systematic breakdown ahead of state hearing

A seven-member financial oversight committee identified fiscal year 2023 as a breaking point for Iowa City Community School District, which has cut 23 teaching positions and faces an October 7 hearing before the state School Budget Review Committee.

31d ago

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Iowa ESA Hits Universal Eligibility as Rural Districts Cut Programs, Staff, and Budgets

Participation in Iowa's education savings account program exceeds projections, while rural public districts report enrollment declines and budget cuts to electives and teaching positions.

63d ago