https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/iowa Iowa en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 States' requests for new flexibility from the feds will test just how far the department can go. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-touts-funding-flexibility-for-iowa-that-falls-short-of-trump-admin-goal/2026/01 The Ed. Dept. is allowing the state education agency to consolidate small sets of funds from four grants. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:24:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-touts-funding-flexibility-for-iowa-that-falls-short-of-trump-admin-goal/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-lessons-from-a-vetted-superintendents-fall-from-grace/2025/11 The temptation to chase the "new new thing" has big costs for schooling. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-lessons-from-a-vetted-superintendents-fall-from-grace/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-superintendent-hiring-process-and-where-it-can-go-wrong/2025/10 A superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district's vetting of its top leader. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:24:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-the-superintendent-hiring-process-and-where-it-can-go-wrong/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/iowa-superintendent-ian-roberts-arrested-by-ice-what-we-know-so-far/2025/09 Ian Roberts resigned as superintendent of the Des Moines district on Sept. 30, after he was arrested by ICE. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:46:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/iowa-superintendent-ian-roberts-arrested-by-ice-what-we-know-so-far/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ice-detains-superintendent-of-iowas-largest-school-district/2025/09 Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:36:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ice-detains-superintendent-of-iowas-largest-school-district/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-superintendents-balancing-act-amid-trumps-dei-crackdown/2025/04 Districts are trying to navigate a dizzying pace of new federal orders and continue working with as little fanfare as possible. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:51:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-superintendents-balancing-act-amid-trumps-dei-crackdown/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-testing-how-much-leeway-they-can-get-from-trumps-ed-dept/2025/03 A provision in the Every Student Succeeds Act allows the secretary of education to waive certain state requirements. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:04:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-testing-how-much-leeway-they-can-get-from-trumps-ed-dept/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 It's hard to find teachers for STEM subjects, but a school system in a landlocked state has found a way to make it work with marine science. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:41:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-marine-science-program-in-a-surprising-place-shows-students-new-career-options/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 Districts are seeing higher costs and fuzzier enrollment projections as more states give parents public funds for private education. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:28:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 “It signals that public schools want to be the schools of choice in a choice environment," says one researcher. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:36:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/public-schools-launch-marketing-campaigns-to-compete-with-school-choice/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/iowas-book-ban-is-reinstated-by-appeals-court-but-case-against-it-will-continue/2024/08 The Iowa law bars books depicting sex in school libraries and discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in preK-6. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:27:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/iowas-book-ban-is-reinstated-by-appeals-court-but-case-against-it-will-continue/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 Schools have until September to commit federal relief dollars. In some cases, spending every last penny could be tricky. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:15:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/spending-esser-funds-will-come-down-to-the-wire-for-some-districts-heres-why/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 Layoffs are coming in districts large and small. Here's how district leaders can handle them. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:14:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 These actions join a mounting tide of reading legislation across the country. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:19:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/multiple-people-shot-at-iowa-high-school-in-one-of-1st-school-shootings-of-2024/2024/01 The shooting was reported early Thursday, before classes began. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:07:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/multiple-people-shot-at-iowa-high-school-in-one-of-1st-school-shootings-of-2024/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 The federal appeals court panel holds that the policy is likely unconstitutionally vague under the First Amendment. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:44:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-blocks-district-policy-that-requires-students-to-respect-gender-identity/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-iowa-district-used-ai-to-figure-out-which-books-to-ban/2023/08 An Iowa school district used AI to decide which books to ban to comply with a state law that bans materials with depictions of sex. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:34:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/an-iowa-district-used-ai-to-figure-out-which-books-to-ban/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-this-after-school-program-is-improving-students-reading-one-black-history-book-at-a-time/2023/07 An after-school program seeks to teach its students about Black history and improve their reading scores at the same time. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:06:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-this-after-school-program-is-improving-students-reading-one-black-history-book-at-a-time/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/1619-freedom-school-literacy-program-tackles-racial-opportunity-gaps/2021/09 The 1619 Freedom School, led by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, will make its curriculum a free online resource in 2022. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:27:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/1619-freedom-school-literacy-program-tackles-racial-opportunity-gaps/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09